outcome
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.
Exemples
3 sur 5We 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.
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.
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.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word as two parts: 'out' and 'come.' It is what 'comes out' at the end of a situation or process.
Quiz rapide
The ______ of the experiment was unexpected, leading the scientists to reconsider their theory.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : outcome
Exemples
We are still waiting to hear the outcome of the local election results.
everydayWe are still waiting to hear the outcome of the local election results.
The study was designed to measure the long-term health outcome for patients receiving the treatment.
formalThe study was designed to measure the long-term health outcome for patients receiving the treatment.
I don't really care about the outcome of the game; I just had fun playing.
informalI don't really care about the outcome of the game; I just had fun playing.
The research suggests that early intervention significantly improves the educational outcome of students.
academicThe research suggests that early intervention significantly improves the educational outcome of students.
The CEO is focused on the final outcome of the project rather than the minor setbacks encountered.
businessThe CEO is focused on the final outcome of the project rather than the minor setbacks encountered.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
Output refers to the quantity or amount of something produced, while outcome refers to the qualitative result or consequence of an event.
Income is the money received for work or from investments, whereas outcome is the result of a situation.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
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.'
Astuce mémo
Think of the word as two parts: 'out' and 'come.' It is what 'comes out' at the end of a situation or process.
Origine du mot
From Middle English, literally meaning 'a coming out' (of a situation or event).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In educational and professional systems, 'outcome-based' assessment is a common approach focusing on final results rather than just the process.
Quiz rapide
The ______ of the experiment was unexpected, leading the scientists to reconsider their theory.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : outcome
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in
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it
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on
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as
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this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
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we
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or
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