outcome meaning and definition

OUTCOME noun

Definition of outcome (noun)

1. something that results
   • "he listened for the results on the radio"
   • synonyms: final result, result, resultant, termination
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"
   • synonyms: consequence, effect, event, issue, result, upshot