outcome

plural outcomes

1. That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.

   A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.

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   How far are you willing to reach? / While you're coveting outcomes that you can't achieve / Now you're on a mission, but you won't complete / Shouldn't hold on to me, hold on to me / Try to let go of me, let go of me / Of what you'll never be / You'll hang yourself on that leash / Moral mind of a fool that never learns

   2023, “30 Under 13”, in Greg Puciato (lyrics), God Made Me An Animal, performed by Better Lovers, United States

   Synonyms: fate, termination

2. mathematicsThe result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.

   Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die.

3. educationThe anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience.

   learning outcomes

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   The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus.

   Synonyms: learning objective

4. hobbiesThe scoreline; the result.

   Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.

   2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport