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[ noun ] something that results
Synonyms Examples "he listened for the results on the radio" Used in print (Frederick Mosteller et al., Probability with...)What probabilities should be attached to these possible outcomes ? In_general , any outcome we choose may be labeled `` success '' . In the marksmanship example , a trial consists_of `` one round shot at a target '' with outcome either one bull's-eye ( success ) or none ( failure ) . The 2 possible outcomes on each trial are `` driver '' or `` nondriver '' . Since the choice is by lot each_week , the outcomes of different trials are independent . Related terms ending consequence worst decision decision offspring denouement separation sequel poetic_justice deal leave |
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[ noun ] a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Examples "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise" "his decision had depressing consequences for business" "he acted very wise after the event" Used in print (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)Often it is recognized that all the details of the pattern may not be essential to the outcome but , because the pattern was empirically determined and not developed through theoretical understanding , one is never quite certain which behavior elements are effective , and the whole pattern becomes ritualized . (Frederick Mosteller et al., Probability with...)Some experiments are composed of repetitions of independent trials , each with two possible outcomes . Related terms phenomenon product change response impact aftermath by-product influence offspring dent aftereffect spillover side_effect coriolis_effect knock-on_effect harvest coattails_effect butterfly_effect domino_effect placebo_effect outgrowth position_effect brisance repercussion bandwagon_effect effect effect eventuate |
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