outcome

Noun

outcome (plural outcomes)

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...2023, “30 Under 13”, in Greg Puciato (lyrics), God Made Me An Animal, performed by Better Lovers, United States

   Synonyms:

   fate, termination

2. The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.
   • Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die.
3. The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience.
   • learning outcomes
   • The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus.

   Synonyms:

   learning objective

4. 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