Synonyms for outcome
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Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Consequence
result, consequence, effect, end result, event, upshot, issue, end, aftermath, product, sequel, harvest, outgrowth, fruit, eventuation rare
2. Fate — that which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process
Definitions
- n. 1
That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.
- n. 2
The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.
Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die.
Related words
- Phrases
- outcome variable
Forms
- Plural
- outcomes → results, consequences, effects, events…
Choose the right word
e, out, and venio, come) is primarily exactly the same in meaning as outcome; but in use it is more nearly equivalent to upshot signifying the sum and substance of all effects, consequences, and results of a course of action.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- effect The new medicine demonstrated an immediate effect.
- consequence He changed his mind in consequence of the marriage.
- upshot The upshot is that client satisfaction has reached an all-time high.
- prospect Ukrainians face the prospect of a drawn-out war.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| outcome | rising | |
| effect | falling | |
| consequence | steady | |
| upshot | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- end1
- 4 letters
- fate1
- 5 letters
- event2, issue2, fruit1
- 6 letters
- result2, effect2, sequel2, upshot2
- 7 letters
- product2, harvest2
- 8 letters
- prospect2
- 9 letters
- aftermath3, resultant3, outgrowth2
- 11 letters
- consequence3, termination4, eventuation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (event2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- dénouement
- Italiano
- scioglimento
- Español
- desenlace