collateral outcome

Definitions

A secondary or indirect result that occurs in addition to the primary intended outcome.

An incidental or unintended consequence arising from a specific action or process.

Examples

The policy change had the unintended collateral outcome of increasing administrative costs for small businesses.

While the primary goal was to improve efficiency, a positive collateral outcome was the significant boost in employee morale.

Synonyms

side effect incidental result secondary consequence byproduct unintended outcome

Antonyms

primary objective intended goal direct result main purpose planned outcome