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Definition outcome in British English

outcome noun

[countable] noun
/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
1

the final result of a process, meeting, activity etc

Example

A second game will be played to determine the outcome.

Example

He refused to comment on the outcome of the election.

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2

the possible or likely result of something

Example

learning outcomes

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Definition outcome in British English