outcome (n.)

  1. something that results; he listened for the results on the radio

    [ Syn: result , resultant , final result , termination ]

  2. 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

    [ Syn: consequence , effect , result , event , issue , upshot ]

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