outset

noun

out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset 

: beginning, start

Synonyms

• alpha
• baseline
• beginning
• birth
• commencement
• dawn
• day one
• genesis
• get-go
• git-go
• inception
• incipience
• incipiency
• kickoff
• launch
• morning
• nascence
• nascency
• onset
• start
• threshold

Examples of outset in a Sentence

There have been problems with the project from the outset.

From its very outset, the company has produced the highest quality products.

He made it clear at the outset that he is not going to quit his job.

She set high goals for herself at the outset of her career.

Recent Examples on the Web

Effective leadership should involve setting clear, consistent guidelines from the outset and ensuring they are understood and enforced. —Brandon Rahe, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2024

Despite investigation and identifying a potential suspect from the outset, Tanya’s case remained unsolved for decades, according to police. —Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024

The company saw its EV sales fall slightly at the outset of 2024 compared to the same quarter last year, Inside EVs reported in April. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 June 2024

That's very different than how we're taught, at least at the outset, right? —Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

outset

noun

out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset 

: beginning sense 1, start