Outcome Meaning in English
word
/ˈaʊtˌkəm/
OWT-kuhm
/ˈaʊtkʌm/
OWT-kuhm
Definition
The final result or effect of an action, process, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Outcome' is often used in formal or academic contexts, like research, medicine, or business. Common phrases: 'the outcome of the game', 'positive/negative outcome'. Don't confuse with 'output' (what is produced) or 'consequence' (focus on effect, often negative).
Spanish: resultado - desenlacePortuguese (BR): resultadoPortuguese (PT): resultadoChinese (Simplified): 结果Chinese (Traditional): 結果Hindi: परिणामArabic: نتيجةBengali: পরিণাম - ফলRussian: результат - исходJapanese: 結果Vietnamese: kết quảKorean: 결과Turkish: sonuçUrdu: نتیجہIndonesian: hasil - akibat
Example Sentences
We are waiting to see the outcome of the test.
basic
The outcome of the election was a surprise.
basic
No one knew the outcome until the end.
basic
Whatever the outcome, we'll deal with it together.
natural
The treatment had a positive outcome for most patients.
natural
In the end, the team's hard work changed the outcome.
natural