ˈau̇tˌkəm noun
( -s )
Etymology: out (III) + come (after come out, v.)
1.
a. : something that comes out of or follows from an activity or process : consequence , result
this book is the outcome of some 30 years of travel, study and observation — O.S.Nock
the outcome of the electron
outcome of the game
b. : something that is arrived at on the basis of logic or reason : conclusion
if the principles … are accepted, certain outcomes as to postschool and out-of-school education follow — General Education in a Free Society
it has no positive outcome and suffered from a certain cynicism — H.J.Laski
2. : outlet
offered no outcome for his energy
Synonyms: see effect