Outcome

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/

Definitions of outcome

noun a final result or consequence; an effect or consequence brought about by a particular event or situation

Example Sentences

A1 The outcome of the game was a tie.

A2 She was happy with the outcome of her exam results.

B1 The outcome of the experiment was unexpected.

B2 The negotiation had a positive outcome for both parties.

C1 The outcome of the court case will have far-reaching implications.

C2 The outcome of the election was a landslide victory for the incumbent party.

Examples of outcome in a Sentence

formal The outcome of the experiment will determine the next steps in our research.

informal Let's wait and see what the outcome of the meeting will be.

slang I'm curious to know what the outcome of their date was.

figurative The outcome of their decision could either make or break their business.

Grammatical Forms of outcome

• past tense: outcomed
• plural: outcomes
• comparative: more outcome
• superlative: most outcome
• present tense: outcome
• future tense: will outcome
• perfect tense: has outcomed
• continuous tense: is outcoming
• singular: outcome
• positive degree: outcome
• infinitive: to outcome
• gerund: outcoming
• participle: outcomed

Origin and Evolution of outcome

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'outcome' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'come' in Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the final result or consequence of an action or situation, the word 'outcome' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to the end result or conclusion of various processes or events.