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Outcome ˈaʊtkʌm Confident Noun Compromise Strategy Produced Desired

Word3 outcome
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈaʊtkʌm/ /ˈaʊtkʌm/
Example
  • the likely outcome is a compromise.
  • their strategy produced the desired outcome.
  • we are confident of a positive outcome.
  • a favourable/successful outcome
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outcome

(noun)/ˈaʊtkʌm/ /ˈaʊtkʌm/
  1. the result or effect of an action or event
    • The likely outcome is a compromise.
    • Their strategy produced the desired outcome.
    • We are confident of a positive outcome.
    • a favourable/successful outcome
    • We await the outcome of the election.
    • It is difficult to predict the final outcome.
    • to influence/decide/determine the outcome
    • Four possible outcomes have been identified.
    • patient/clinical/treatment/health outcomes
    • These costs are payable regardless of the outcome of the case.
    • He has been suspended from his post pending the outcome of a police investigation.

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    • We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.
    • We are confident of a favourable outcome.
    • We may not know the outcome of the meeting until tomorrow.
    • We use a computer model to predict the outcome of different scenarios.
    • The figures suggest patient outcomes at the hospital are not as good as they should be.
    • The bank has to carry a large reserve to protect against an adverse outcome.
    • The inevitable outcome is confusion.
    • This was a very satisfactory outcome from my point of view.
    • Whatever my feelings, it doesn't change the outcome.
    • There is no proven record of cinema influencing the outcome of an American election.
    • How an individual reacted to an experience appeared to determine the eventual outcome.
    • No single factor decided the outcome of the battle.
    • Try different variables to see how each one affects the outcome.
    • We measured clinical outcomes of placebos.
    • Good housing improves health outcomes.
    • Improved maternal diet leads to improved pregnancy outcomes.
    • We need to develop public policies to help children with a higher risk of negative outcomes.
    • It is important to evaluate the learning outcomes of the course.
    • We have developed tools for measuring research outcomes.
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