outcome

CEFRB2

/ˈaʊtkʌm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The final result of an action or event.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience.

Examples

  • The candidate was disappointed at the outcome of the election.

  • Whatever the outcome, you must meet the challenge.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.

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

  3. The scoreline; the result.

More examples

In context

  • The likely outcome is a compromise.

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

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

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

We will not know the final blank of the election until all votes are counted.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From out + come.