utkomsten

Utkomsten is the definite singular form of the Scandinavian noun utkomst, found in Swedish, Norwegian and Danish, and generally translates to "the outcome," "the result" or "the livelihood," depending on context. As a linguistic form, utkomsten combines ut ("out") with komst ("coming"), and is used when referring to a specific outcome or a particular source of subsistence.

In general usage, utkomsten denotes the result of an action, process or event — for example the outcome of an election, a medical treatment, or a research study. In social and economic contexts it often refers to a person's means of support or financial subsistence, as in phrases discussing economic security, welfare or the ability to make a living.

The term appears across genres of discourse, including journalism, academia and legal texts, where precision about cause and consequence is required. In statistical and scientific reporting, corresponding English terms are outcome variable or result, while in policy and social studies utkomsten may be discussed in relation to living conditions, poverty and social support systems.

Grammatically, utkomsten is the definite form; the indefinite base is utkomst. Plural forms and modifiers follow the regular patterns of the language in question (for example, utkomster in plural). The word is closely related to comparable Germanic terms that combine notions of "out" and "coming" to convey resulting states or consequences.