simple outcome

[/ˈsɪmpəl ˈaʊtkʌm/]
nounpl: simple outcomes
resultado simples
1. A single, uncomplicated result or consequence of an event or action, particularly in probability and statistics where it represents one possible result from a sample space
In rolling a die, getting a 3 is a simple outcome.
Ao lançar um dado, obter 3 é um resultado simples.
2. An elementary event that cannot be broken down into smaller constituent events
Each simple outcome in the experiment has an equal probability of occurrence.
Cada resultado simples no experimento tem uma probabilidade igual de ocorrência.
3. A straightforward or uncomplicated result without additional complexity or conditions
The simple outcome of the negotiation was a handshake agreement.
O resultado simples da negociação foi um acordo de aperto de mão.
This term is primarily used in academic and technical contexts, especially in mathematics, probability theory, and statistics education. It is universally understood across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese-speaking regions, with slight variations in terminology preference depending on the educational tradition and region.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
elementary outcomebasic resultsingle outcomeindividual resultatomic event
Antonyms / Antônimos
complex outcomecompound outcomecomposite event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado simples
Standard term used in mathematics and statistics education
São Paulo
resultado elementar
Alternative technical term commonly used in academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
resultado simples
Preferred in educational contexts
Portugal
resultado elementar
More commonly used in European Portuguese statistical terminology

Related Words

sample spaceprobabilityeventoutcomeexperimentstatistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

straightforward outcome
plain and simple result
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