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Outcome - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Outcome' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Outcome [ n.]
- That which comes out of, or follows from, something else; issue; result; consequence; upshot.

Meaning of 'Outcome' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . outcome [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example in sentence:
  • he acted very wise after the event;
  • his decision had depressing consequences for business;
  • the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
Meaning (2):
- something that results
Example in sentence:
  • he listened for the results on the radio