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outcome

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/ˈaʊt.kʌm/ · out-come

The result or effect of an action, situation, or event.

Meanings

nounformal

The result or effect of an action, situation, or event.

کسی عمل، صورت حال، یا واقعے کا نتیجہ یا اثر۔

نتیجہ

nateejah

Formal: نتیجہ

Synonyms

resultconsequenceconclusionنتیجہحاصلپایہ

Antonyms

causeoriginsourceسببجڑمنبع

Common Collocations

  • positive outcome
  • final outcome
  • expected outcome

Example Sentences

The outcome of the experiment was surprising.

تجربے کا نتیجہ حیران کن تھا۔

Tajurba ka nateejah hairan kun tha.

They are analyzing the outcome of the election.

وہ انتخابات کے نتیجے کا تجزیہ کر رہے ہیں۔

Woh intekhabat ke nateejay ka tajziya kar rahe hain.

The outcome of this project will determine our future.

اس منصوبے کا نتیجہ ہمارے مستقبل کا تعین کرے گا۔

Is mansubay ka nateejah hamaray mustaqbil ka tayyun kare ga.

Easily Confused With

income:Income refers to the money received, while outcome refers to the result of an action.

Word Family

outcoming
adjectiveآنے والا
outcomes
nounنتائج

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'out' as the final step of a process; it emerges from the 'come' of actions taken.

Imagine a graduation ceremony where the outcome is receiving a diploma.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبتوں کا جوش سب کو آتا ہے، غم کی گلیوں میں نتیجہ کہاں جاتا ہے؟

Mohabbaton ka josh sab ko aata hai, Gham ki galiyon mein nateejah kahan jata hai?

The enthusiasm of love comes to everyone, But where does the outcome go in the streets of grief?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوؤ گے وہی کاٹیں گے

Jo booge wohi kaatain ge

You will reap what you sow.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "outcome" — the way things turn out

First known use: late 19th century

The term 'outcome' has been in use since the late 19th century and is derived from 'out' combined with 'come', signifying the result or effect of an event or action.