# Outcomes

Polymarket markets can be either **single-outcome** or **multi-outcome**. In both cases, each outcome is represented by a **yes/no contract**.

### Single-Outcome

A single-outcome market has only **one outcome** tied to the event. It resolves to **Yes** or **No**.

*Example*: *Will the US confirm that aliens exist in 2025?*

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### Multi-Outcome

A multi-outcome market has **several possible outcomes** for the same event, with each outcome represented by its own **contract**. Each **contract** has its own **order book** and trades separately.

*Example*: In the *Presidential Election Winner 2028* market, each candidate is a separate outcome.

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You can imagine multi-outcome markets as a **group of single-outcome questions** bundled together. For instance, the *Presidential Election Winner 2028* market can be broken down into:

* Will J.D. Vance be the 2028 presidential election winner?
* Will Gavin Newsom be the 2028 presidential election winner?
* Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be the 2028 presidential election winner?

...and many other candidates.


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