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. Jackie Speier:

   It's a significant revelation that further makes the case for cooperation between the President's team and Russia on steering the outcome of the 2016 election.

2. Katrin Nyman-Metcalf:

   To be totally honest, in the last few days I've really lost interest because of all these political games, so I was quite relieved with this outcome, frankly there was opposition to me and the reasons were found.

3. White House spokesman Josh Earnest:

   The situation in Israel is particularly volatile, and so I think in this case his decision to reconsider that trip is a good outcome for all those involved.

4. Selina Soule:

   We all know the outcome of the race before it even starts; its demoralizing, i fully support and am happy for these athletes for being true to themselves. They should have the right to express themselves in school, but athletics have always had extra rules to keep the competition fair.

5. Mitch McConnell:

   The guy to negotiate with in the administration was the Vice President, not the President, with Joe Biden, we didn't waste a lot of time talking about things we knew we would never agree on. I didn't lecture Joe Biden, Joe Biden didn't lecture me. We got down to the areas where there was a possible agreement and were able to get to an outcome. A very different experience from being in a negotiating setting with the President.