Outcome

Quick meaning: Outcome is a noun meaning That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.

Meaning

That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.

More Meanings

1. (probability theory) The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.
2. (education) The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience.
3. (chiefly sports) The scoreline; the result.

Example Sentences

learning outcomes

Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die.

The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus.

A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.

Word Forms

• outcomes

Synonyms for outcome

Depending on context, synonyms include fate, issue, consequence, effect, result, upshot.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include upshot, effect, consequence, result, issue, resulting.

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