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outcome

out·come

UK/ˈaʊtkʌm/ US/ˈaʊˌtkʌm/ fairly common

noun

1.

something that results

  • “he listened for the results on the radio”
2.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

  • “the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
  • “his decision had depressing consequences for business”
  • “he acted very wise after the event”

Origin

From out + come.

Phrases

  • outcome delivery
  • outcome variable

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