outcome
gb/ˈaʊtkˌʌm/ us/ˈaʊtkˌʌm/
B1
Engleză
~ 2000
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B1
entity
1
final result of something
The final thing that happens after an action or event.
Tipar de utilizare:
the outcome of [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'outcome' with 'income'; 'outcome' is a result, while 'income' is money earned.
Sinonime
result (Most common general synonym; interchangeable in most contexts.)
|
consequence (Implies a result that follows naturally, sometimes with a negative tone.)
Antonime
cause (Refers to what makes something happen, rather than the result.)
Colocații
positive outcome
|negative outcome
|likely outcome
|final outcome
|possible outcome
Teme
daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The outcome of the election surprised many people.
- We are still waiting to see the outcome of the experiment.
- A good outcome depends on careful planning.
- The outcome was better than anyone expected.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The outcome of the game was 2-1.
- I am happy with the outcome.
- We do not know the outcome yet.
- The outcome will be clear tomorrow.
Substantiv
formal
B2
entity
2
measured end result
A clear result that can be measured to see if something worked.
Tipar de utilizare:
the [adjective] outcome of [a project/study/policy]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may use 'result' instead of 'outcome' in formal contexts; 'outcome' is preferred when referring to measurable objectives.
Sinonime
output (Focuses on the product or amount produced, often in business or manufacturing.)
Antonime
input (Refers to resources or efforts put in rather than results.)
Colocații
health outcomes
|learning outcomes
|policy outcomes
Teme
business
|healthcare
|education
|health
|politics
Exemple
- The study measured patient outcomes after surgery.
- Improving learning outcomes is our main goal.
- Policy outcomes will be reviewed next year.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The teacher looks at learning outcomes.
- Doctors want better health outcomes.
- We check the outcome of the plan.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
outcome
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtkˌʌm/
US/ˈaʊtkˌʌm/
Silabe și accent
out - come (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: outcome
- Plural: outcomes
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
outcomes
noun
Core family
result
noun A2
Related words
effect
noun B1
consequence
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
cause
noun A2
Expresii
in the event of a negative outcome
1/ˈɪn ðə ɪvˈɛnt əv ə nˈɛɡɪtɪv ˈaʊtkˌʌm/
fixed phrase
formal
if the result is bad
If something ends badly or not as wanted.
Exemple
- In the event of a negative outcome, we will review our strategy.
- Plans should be made for what to do in the event of a negative outcome.
outcome of interest
1/ˈaʊtkˌʌm əv ˈɪntɚˌɛst/
fixed phrase
technical
specific result being studied
The exact result that someone wants to study or check.
Exemple
- The primary outcome of interest was patient recovery time.
- Researchers defined weight loss as their main outcome of interest.
determine the outcome
1/dɪtˈɚmən ðə ˈaʊtkˌʌm/
fixed phrase
Decide final result of event/process
To have a strong influence on how something ends.
Exemple
- The quality of your work will determine the outcome of the project.
- Their strategy could determine the outcome of the election.
determine the outcome
2/dɪtˈɚmən ðə ˈaʊtkˌʌm/
fixed phrase
decide the final result
To make something end in a certain way.
Exemple
- One goal could determine the outcome of the match.
- Your actions will determine the outcome of this project.