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Definition of outcome

outcome

/ˈaʊt.kʌm/
out · come
Plural:outcomes
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outcome Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The final result, consequence, or way a situation, process, or event turns out.

Example

"The researchers are still waiting to see the final outcome of the clinical trial."

2

In probability theory and statistics, a single possible result of a random experiment or trial.

Example

"When rolling a standard six-sided die, there are six equally likely outcomes."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century in Scottish English as a compound of 'out' and 'come' (meaning 'that which comes out'), popularized in general English in the 19th century by the Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outcome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outcome
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