Outset: meaning, definitions and examples

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outset

 

[ หˆaสŠtหŒsษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beginning phase

The term 'outset' refers to the beginning or initial stage of something. It signifies the point in time when a particular process starts. In projects or endeavors, the outset is critical as it sets the tone for what follows. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts to highlight the importance of starting correctly.

Synonyms

beginning, commencement, initiation, start

Examples of usage

  • At the outset of the project, we laid down clear objectives.
  • She was there at the outset of the negotiations.
  • From the outset, he had a clear vision for the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "outset" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inรญcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅเค†เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anfang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ awal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‡ะฐั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poczฤ…tek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹ๅง‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉbut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inicio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸlangฤฑรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์ž‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaฤรกtek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zaฤiatok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€ๅง‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaฤetek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upphaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸlanฤŸฤฑc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inicio

Etymology

The word 'outset' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the combination of 'out' and 'set'. The literal interpretation can be understood as 'set out' or 'set forth'. Its usage has evolved over the centuries but has consistently retained the core meaning of the beginning or the starting point of an activity or event. In usage by the late 17th century, it became commonly associated with various contexts such as journeys, projects, and initiatives. The term emphasizes the importance of the initiation phase, where objectives, strategies, and frameworks are established.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,438 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.