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outcome

n.
US //ˈaʊtˌkəm// UK //ˈaʊtkʌm// out·come
  1. 1 a result (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate General-service

    the final result or effect of something that has happened.

    the end result or consequence of an event, process, or series of actions.

    Example

    The outcome of the election was a surprise to everyone in the country.

    Example

    Economists are closely monitoring the situation, though the final outcome of the trade negotiations remains highly uncertain.

  2. 2 learning goals (n.)
    C1 Advanced Academic Formal Education

    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.

    Example

    The teacher explained the learning outcomes at the start of the lesson.

    Example

    The university redesigned the curriculum to ensure that every module aligned with the core professional outcomes required by the industry.

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  1. 3 probability (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Math

    one of the possible results of a test or experiment.

    a possible result of a random trial or experiment within a sample space.

    Example

    When you flip a coin, there are only two possible outcomes.

    Example

    The researcher calculated the probability of each individual outcome before proceeding with the large-scale clinical trial.

  2. 4 sports score (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Sport

    the final score or result of a game.

    the final scoreline or definitive result of a sporting competition.

    Example

    The outcome of the match was a draw, so they had to play again.

    Example

    Despite a strong start by the home team, the eventual outcome of the tournament was decided by a single penalty in the final minutes.

Origin

From out + come.

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