outcome
noun/ˈaʊtkʌm/
Etymology From out + come.
1
That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
- A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.
- How far are you willing to reach? / While you're coveting outcomes that you can't achieve / Now you're on a mission, but you won't complete / Shouldn't hold on to me, hold on to me / Try to let go of me, let go of me / Of what you'll never be / You'll hang yourself on that leash / Moral mind of a fool that never learns2023, “30 Under 13”, in Greg Puciato (lyrics), God Made Me An Animal, performed by Better Lovers, United States:
2
Mathematics, Probability theory, Sciences The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.
- Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die.
3
Education The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience.
- learning outcomes
- The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus.
4
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The scoreline; the result.
- Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport:
- Derived terms
- outcome delivery, outcome variable