eventual

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happening or existing at a later time or at the end, especially after a lot of effort, problems, etc.:

The Dukes were the eventual winners of the competition.

Although the original budget for the project was $1 billion, the eventual cost is likely to be 50 percent higher.

happening at a later time or as a result at the end:

The eventual cost of the new facility has not been revealed.