outcome
Etymology
From out + come.
noun
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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. -
(probability theory) The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space. Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die. -
(education) The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience (often used in the phrase learning outcomes). The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus. -
(chiefly 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. November 12, 2011, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport
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