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.

Ejemplos

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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.

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
outcome
Relacionado
output
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: outcome

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
outcome
Relacionado
output

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: outcome

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A1

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A1

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A1

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