Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The final result or consequence of an event, process, or situation.
Outcome
/ˈaʊtkʌm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
What was the game's final outcome?The test outcome surprised everyone in the class.
Etymology:
The term outcome originated from Middle English outcome, derived from Old English ūtcuman, which means to come out. It combines out (meaning outside) and come (meaning to arrive or appear). The term has been in use since the late 14th century.
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