outcome vs outgrowth

outcome

noun
  • That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process. 

  • The scoreline; the result. 

  • The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience (often used in the phrase learning outcomes). 

  • The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space. 

outgrowth

noun
  • A byproduct or consequence of an action or event. 

  • An appendage of an animal. 

  • A branch or offshoot of a plant. 

  • Excessive growth. 

How often have the words outcome and outgrowth occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )