definition of
outcome

[1] #1 outcome n. [result, resultant, final result, termination] something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio". wn

[2] #2 outcome n. [consequence, effect, result, event, issue, upshot] a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event". wn