B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

3 / 5
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.

어휘 가족

명사
outcome
관련
output
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: outcome

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
outcome
관련
output

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.'

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: outcome

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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