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outcome

[/ˈaʊtkʌm/]
nounpl: outcomes
resultado
1. The final consequence or effect of an action, process, or event
The outcome of the election surprised many people.
O resultado da eleição surpreendeu muitas pessoas.
2. A possible or probable final state or condition
We cannot predict the outcome of the experiment.
Não podemos prever o resultado da experiência.
3. The way something turns out or concludes
The positive outcome motivated the team to continue their efforts.
O resultado positivo motivou a equipe a continuar seus esforços.
Synonyms
resultconsequenceeffectconclusionendupshot
Antonyms
beginningstartcause

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
desfecho
Used when referring to the conclusion or denouement of a story or event
Portugal
resultado
Standard translation in European Portuguese
Portugal
desfecho
Alternative term emphasizing the final resolution

Related Idioms & Phrases

a foregone outcome - an outcome that is already known or expected
the bottom line outcome - the final, most important result
against all odds outcome - an unexpected positive result
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