outcome
/ˈaʊtkʌm/
Meanings
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Noun
The final result or consequence of an action or event.
- "The outcome of the election was a surprise to many."
- "The outcome of the experiment was not what we expected."
Synonyms
learning objective
Rhymes
Words rhyming with outcomecome , gome , home , dome , coma
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
outcome (en) : The final result or consequence of an action or event.
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outcome (en) : A person who has achieved a notable success or distinction.
Variants
List of all variants of outcome that leads to same resultoutcome , outcomes
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Middle English (in the sense ‘decision, judgement’): from Old French outcome, from outre ‘beyond’ + come ‘come’.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'outcome' contains the letters 'come' and 'out', which are anagrams of each other.
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In the game of chess, the outcome of a game is determined by which player checkmates their opponent's king.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
result: The result is the end or conclusion of an action or process.
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consequence: A consequence is a result or effect of an action or event.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'outcome' often refers to the resolution or ending of a story. In art, it can represent the successful completion of a project. In music, it can refer to the final chords or notes of a song.
How to Memorize "outcome"
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visualize
- Visualize a goal you have achieved, and imagine the feeling of accomplishment as the outcome.
- Visualize the steps leading to the outcome, from start to finish. -
associate
- Associate the word 'outcome' with the word 'success'.
- Associate the word 'outcome' with the image of a finish line. -
mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Outcomes are the end results we seek.'
- Use the mnemonic 'OUtcome' to remember the definition: 'Out' stands for 'Outside,' and 'come' stands for 'Come' (result).'
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