outcome
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(noun) the situation that exists when something ends; "he listened for the results on the radio" |
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Synonyms: result |
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Related Words: aftermath, conclusion, consequence, deal, decision, denouement, ending, just deserts, materialization, offspring, poetic justice, sequel, subsequence, worst |
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(noun) a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business" |
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Synonyms: consequence, effect, issue, result, upshot |
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Related Words: aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, branch, brisance, by-product, change, coattails, coattails effect, dent, harvest, impact, influence, offset, offshoot, outgrowth, phenomenon, product, repercussion, response, side effect, spillover, wake |
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