Outcome meaning

What does “outcome” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“outcome” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: something that results.

outcome

something that results
“he listened for the results on the radio”
Synonymsresult resultant final result termination
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”
Synonymsconsequence effect result event issue upshot

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University