English · Culture & Society
outcome
/ˈaʊt.kʌm/
[/ˈaʊt.kʌm/]
a result or effect
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An outcome is the result or effect of an action or process. Learning outcomes describe what students should be able to do.
Example
The outcome of the test surprised everyone.
The outcome of the test surprised everyone.
Etymology
From 'out' plus 'come', meaning that which comes out.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for results of studies and learning goals.