Meaning of the word "at the outset" in English

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at the outset

US /æt ðə ˈaʊtˌsɛt/
UK /æt ðə ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

Phrase

at the beginning of something

Example:
At the outset, the project seemed simple.
We made it clear at the outset that we would not compromise.
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