outcome
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the final result or effect of something that has happened.
the end result or consequence of an event, process, or series of actions.
Simple“The outcome of the election was a surprise to everyone in the country.”
In context“Economists are closely monitoring the situation, though the final outcome of the trade negotiations remains highly uncertain.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the specific things a student is expected to know or do after a course.
the anticipated or desired results of a learning experience, often used to measure educational effectiveness.
Simple“The teacher explained the learning outcomes at the start of the lesson.”
In context“The university redesigned the curriculum to ensure that every module aligned with the core professional outcomes required by the industry.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
one of the possible results of a test or experiment.
a possible result of a random trial or experiment within a sample space.
Simple“When you flip a coin, there are only two possible outcomes.”
In context“The researcher calculated the probability of each individual outcome before proceeding with the large-scale clinical trial.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
the final score or result of a game.
the final scoreline or definitive result of a sporting competition.
Simple“The outcome of the match was a draw, so they had to play again.”
In context“Despite a strong start by the home team, the eventual outcome of the tournament was decided by a single penalty in the final minutes.”
Usage outcomes of an investigation · actual outcome · briefly outcome
“He stressed that the state would not organise the process or determine its agenda or outcomes.”
“Second is the outcome, such as whether you get sick or your symptoms improve.”
From out + come.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.