B2 adjective Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
outcome
Apparenté
output
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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

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
outcome
Apparenté
output

Collocations courantes

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

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

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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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.

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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.'

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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.

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used 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

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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