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outcome
out·come
[
ówt kùm
]
(
plural
out·comes
)
noun
Definition:
1.
result:
the way that something turns out in the end
a satisfactory outcome
2.
prospect:
an expected or likely final state, achievement, or result
poorer health outcomes
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