Definition of "outcome" in English

noun

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.

2. (probability theory) The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.

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

3. (education) The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience (often used in the phrase learning outcomes).

   • The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus.

4. (chiefly sports) The scoreline; the result.