outcome
noun
out·come
ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 
: something that follows as a result or consequence
a surprising outcome
patient outcomes of bypass surgery
We are still awaiting the final outcome of the trial.
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the outcome of the election
We are still awaiting the final outcome of the trial.
There are two possible outcomes.
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The filing also notes ongoing legal proceedings, including cases related to trademark infringement and alleged misrepresentation, with outcomes currently uncertain.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Alex Forsyth’s teammates may have felt sick in the aftermath of the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Chiefs, first about the game’s outcome and then about criticism toward the Broncos’ second-year offensive lineman.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Although bets on presidential candidates remained the most popular, bets on the outcomes in specific states racked up a total trading volume of over $270 million on Polymarket and over $120 million on Kalshi, a legal betting platform that serves U.S. users.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Election results early Wednesday offered a first glimpse at the outcome of five Oakland City Council races that could politically reshape one of the country’s most progressive cities on key issues of crime, policing and the city’s financial future.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Alex Forsyth’s teammates may have felt sick in the aftermath of the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Chiefs, first about the game’s outcome and then about criticism toward the Broncos’ second-year offensive lineman.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Although bets on presidential candidates remained the most popular, bets on the outcomes in specific states racked up a total trading volume of over $270 million on Polymarket and over $120 million on Kalshi, a legal betting platform that serves U.S. users.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Election results early Wednesday offered a first glimpse at the outcome of five Oakland City Council races that could politically reshape one of the country’s most progressive cities on key issues of crime, policing and the city’s financial future.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcome. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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out·come
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