main outcome

noun

UK /meɪn ˈaʊt.kʌm/

US /meɪn ˈaʊt.kʌm/

The main outcome is the most important thing that happens at the end.

The main outcome of the game was that our team won.

SYNONYMS

result end result conclusion final result upshot

RELATED WORDS

outcome result effect consequence ending

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The chief result that a study or experiment is trying to measure.

The main outcome of the study was how many people felt better.

3. The most important final decision or effect of a meeting.

The main outcome of the meeting was to plan a school trip.

4. The biggest change that happens because of an action.

The main outcome of cleaning the park was that it looked beautiful.