Outcome (Noun)
Meaning 1
A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The new policy has led to a positive outcome with a significant increase in company profits.
- By choosing to end their relationship, the couple's decision ultimately resulted in a negative outcome for both families.
- The researcher hopes that the outcome of the five-year study will provide valuable insights into cancer prevention.
- Evaluating the outcome of the student's performance will help teachers identify areas that require improvement.
- A healthy lifestyle is crucial to achieving a desirable outcome in terms of overall physical and mental wellbeing.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Aftermath
- Outgrowth
- Reverberation
- Impact
- Response
- Byproduct
- Dent
- Offspring
- Butterfly Effect
- Coriolis Effect
- Offset
- Harvest
- Change
- Aftereffect
- Side Effect
- Brisance
- By-product
- Wallop
- Influence
- Product
- Branch
- Repercussion
- Materialization
- Knock-on Effect
- Coattails Effect
- Domino Effect
- Position Effect
- Spillover
- Bandwagon Effect
- Wake
- Placebo Effect
- Fallout
Meaning 2
Something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The patient anxiously awaited the outcome of the surgery, hoping everything had gone smoothly.
- She was so excited to hear about the outcome of the election and who would become the new president.
- Researchers carefully evaluated the outcome of the new treatment to ensure its effectiveness.
- Their efforts had a significant outcome, raising awareness for a vital cause.
- The judge considered every piece of evidence before reaching a final outcome in the difficult case.