B2 adjective Neutral

outcome

/ˈaʊt.kʌm/

An outcome is the final result or consequence of a particular process, event, or set of circumstances. It describes the end state of a situation, especially when several different results were possible at the beginning.

Beispiele

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1

We are still waiting to hear the outcome of the local election results.

We are still waiting to hear the outcome of the local election results.

2

The study was designed to measure the long-term health outcome for patients receiving the treatment.

The study was designed to measure the long-term health outcome for patients receiving the treatment.

3

I don't really care about the outcome of the game; I just had fun playing.

I don't really care about the outcome of the game; I just had fun playing.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
outcome
Verwandt
output
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word as two parts: 'out' and 'come.' It is what 'comes out' at the end of a situation or process.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ of the experiment was unexpected, leading the scientists to reconsider their theory.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: outcome

Beispiele

1

We are still waiting to hear the outcome of the local election results.

everyday

We are still waiting to hear the outcome of the local election results.

2

The study was designed to measure the long-term health outcome for patients receiving the treatment.

formal

The study was designed to measure the long-term health outcome for patients receiving the treatment.

3

I don't really care about the outcome of the game; I just had fun playing.

informal

I don't really care about the outcome of the game; I just had fun playing.

4

The research suggests that early intervention significantly improves the educational outcome of students.

academic

The research suggests that early intervention significantly improves the educational outcome of students.

5

The CEO is focused on the final outcome of the project rather than the minor setbacks encountered.

business

The CEO is focused on the final outcome of the project rather than the minor setbacks encountered.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
outcome
Verwandt
output

Häufige Kollokationen

successful outcome a result that achieves what was intended
await the outcome to wait to find out the result
likely outcome the result that is most probable
desired outcome the result that someone wants
final outcome the very last result of a process

Häufige Phrasen

regardless of the outcome

no matter what the final result is

a win-win outcome

a result that is good for everyone involved

learning outcomes

the specific skills or knowledge a student gains

Wird oft verwechselt mit

outcome vs output

Output refers to the quantity or amount of something produced, while outcome refers to the qualitative result or consequence of an event.

outcome vs income

Income is the money received for work or from investments, whereas outcome is the result of a situation.

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Nutzungshinweise

Outcome is a versatile word often used in formal, medical, and scientific contexts. It is generally more formal than 'result' and emphasizes the end of a process.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'output' when they mean 'outcome.' For example, saying 'the output of the surgery was good' is incorrect; it should be 'the outcome of the surgery was good.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word as two parts: 'out' and 'come.' It is what 'comes out' at the end of a situation or process.

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Wortherkunft

From Middle English, literally meaning 'a coming out' (of a situation or event).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (singular: outcome, plural: outcomes) Often followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., the outcome of the meeting)
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Kultureller Kontext

In educational and professional systems, 'outcome-based' assessment is a common approach focusing on final results rather than just the process.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ of the experiment was unexpected, leading the scientists to reconsider their theory.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: outcome

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C1

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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