Outcome
/ˈaʊt.kʌm/noun
The result or consequence of an action, process, or event.
Did you know?“Outcome” is built from the same ancient Germanic root as “come,” so it’s basically the language of destiny describing whatever steps out of the dark.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
ūt cuman
“to come out, emerge”
Middle English
ME
outcome
“an emerging or result”
Early Modern English
English
outcome
“that which comes out; result”
Modern English
English
outcome
“the final result or consequence of something”