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outcome

US /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/

noun Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

something that results

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

We were pleased with the outcome of the negotiations this morning.

Synonyms

  • resulta phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  • consequencea phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  • effecta phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

Collocations

  • Easy final outcome
    describing final outcome (the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament)
  • Medium successful business outcome
    describing successful business outcome (having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome)
  • Hard evaluate the projected outcomes
    to evaluate the projected outcomes, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
  • Very Hard fatalistic outcome
    describing fatalistic outcome (of or relating to fatalism)

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