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outcomenoun [ C usually singular ]

uk ​ /ˈaʊt.kʌm/ us ​ /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

(Definition of “outcome” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“outcome” in American English

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outcomenoun [ C ]

us ​ /ˈɑʊtˌkʌm/

› the result or effect of an action, situation, or event:

It’s too early to predict the outcome of the election.

› mathematics An outcome is one of the possible results in a probability (= likelihood) experiment.

(Definition of “outcome” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“outcome” in Business English

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outcomenoun [ C, usually singular ]

uk ​ /ˈaʊtkʌm/ us ​

› the result or effect of an action, situation, etc.:

It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.

(Definition of “outcome” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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