Which of the following best describes the meaning of "outcome" in the context of a probability experiment?

A. Anything that can happen as a result of the experiment.
B. The guaranteed result of the experiment.
C. One and only one result of the experiment.

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In the context of a probability experiment, the term "outcome" is best described by:

C. One and only one result of the experiment.

An outcome refers to a specific result that can occur from the experiment, while the term "event" may refer to a set of one or more outcomes.