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outcome
the final result of an action or event
Synonyms
- result
- effect
- conclusion
Antonyms
- cause
outcome in a sentence
No one could predict the outcome of the close race.
The outcome of the vote was announced after lunch.
Where it comes from
From Middle English, literally 'that which comes out' (out + come).
Memory hook
Outcome is what comes out at the end.