outcome
//ˈaʊtkʌm//
formalForms
- Plural
- outcomes
Definitions
1.That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
- A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.
2.The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.
- Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die.
3.The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience.
- The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus.
4.The scoreline; the result.
- Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1560
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Common
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From out + come.