outcome

English

/ˈaʊtkʌm/

noun
Definitions
  • That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
  • (probability theory) The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.
  • (education) The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience often used in the phrase learning outcomes.
  • (chiefly) The scoreline; the result.

Etymology

Compound from English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from) + English come (comer, arrival).

Origin

English

come

Gloss

comer, arrival

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