Synonyms for outcome
ˈaʊtˌkʌmout·come

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1. outcome

   Effect is the strongest of these words; it is that which is directly produced by the action of an efficient cause; we say, "Every effect must have an adequate cause" (compare CAUSE). In regard to human actions, effect commonly relates to intention; as, the shot took effect, i. e., the effect intended. A consequence is that which follows an act naturally, but less directly than the effect. The motion of the piston is the effect, and the agitation of the water under the paddle-wheels a consequence of the expansion of steam in the cylinder. The result is, literally, the rebound of an act, depending on many elements; the issue is that which flows forth directly; we say the issue of a battle, the result of a campaign. A consequent commonly is that which follows simply in order of time, or by logical inference. The end is the actual outcome without determination of its relation to what has gone before; it is ordinarily viewed as either the necessary, natural, or logical outcome, any effect, consequence, or result being termed an end; as, the end of such a course must be ruin. The event (Latin 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. Compare ACCIDENT; CAUSE; CIRCUMSTANCE; END; EVENT.

   Synonyms:
   consequence, consequent, effect, end, end, event, issue, outgrowth, result, sequel, upshot

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1. result, resultant, final result, outcome, terminationnoun

   something that results

   "he listened for the results on the radio"

   Synonyms:
   consequence, termination, event, solvent, upshot, issue, answer, expiry, final result, effect, result, end point, vector sum, ending, endpoint, expiration, terminus, resultant, resolution, solution, conclusion, resultant role

2. consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshotnoun

   a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

   "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

   Synonyms:
   aftermath, progeny, resolution, issuing, case, government issue, military issue, return, takings, burden, resultant, payoff, consequence, core, take, publication, answer, impression, resultant role, event, upshot, subject, effect, topic, solvent, offspring, egress, gist, outlet, termination, exit, number, essence, yield, moment, emergence, way out, proceeds, issue, force, solution, final result, import, matter, result, issuance

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1. • Ending
   • Phenomenon

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1. outcomenoun

   Synonyms:
   consequence, outgrowth, result, issue, upshot, eventuation

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1. List of paraphrases for "outcome":

   result, results, outcomes, final, findings, conclusions, output, end, conclusion, adjournment, achievement, achievements, culmination, upshot, résultat, concluding, performance, outturn, score, fruit, consequence, finding, fruits

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1. Gil Hanse:

   The best outcome would be that this really helps the game of golf.

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3. Scott Morrison:

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5. Rich Goldberg:

   We have driven up the price of oil with half measures that have not achieved our objectives, sanctions need to be tailored for the appropriate situation to have the desired impact, achieve a certain outcome. Not all sanctions are alike. Not all sanctions are created equal, and not all situations merit the same type of sanctions response.