# What is an outcome in Provely?

> The observable resulting state in the real system. The Provely definition, with an example.

Canonical: https://provely.sh/glossary/outcome  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-05  

**The outcome is the observable resulting state. Provely reads it from the provider after the action, through a readback, an event, or an independent system. Example: `status: succeeded` on a refund readback.**

## Read next

- [Read the definition of Completion](https://provely.sh/glossary/completion)
- [Read the definition of Evidence level](https://provely.sh/glossary/evidence-level)
- [See every glossary term](https://provely.sh/glossary)
- [Read how Provely works](https://provely.sh/how-it-works)