outcome

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[edit] Etymology

out + come

[edit] Noun

Singular
outcome

Plural
outcomes

outcome (plural outcomes)

  1. Information, event, object or state of being produced as a result or consequence of a plan, process, accident, effort or other similar action or occurrence.
    A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.
  2. (education) The results or evidence of students' learning experience. Often used in place of desired outcomes.
    The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus.

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