result

[ri-zuhlt]

verb (used without object)

1. to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.

   Synonyms: issue, come, flow

2. to terminate or end in a specified manner or thing.

   Synonyms: eventuate, resolve

noun

1. something that happens as a consequence; outcome.

   Synonyms: fruit, product, end, issue, conclusion
   Antonyms: cause

2. Mathematics.,  a quantity, expression, etc., obtained by calculation.

3. Often results. a desirable or beneficial consequence, outcome, or effect.

   We had definite results within weeks.

result

/ rɪˈzʌlt /

noun

1. something that ensues from an action, policy, course of events, etc; outcome; consequence

2. a number, quantity, or value obtained by solving a mathematical problem

3. a decision of a legislative body

4. (often plural) the final score or outcome of a sporting contest

5. a favourable result, esp a victory or success

verb

1. (often foll by from) to be the outcome or consequence (of)

2. (foll by in) to issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc); end

   to result in tragedy

3. property law (of an undisposed or partially disposed of interest in land) to revert to a former owner when the prior interests come to an end

Word History and Origins

Origin of result¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English resulten (verb) from Anglo-Latin resultāre “to arise as a consequence” ( Latin: “to spring back, rebound”), equivalent to re- re- + -sultāre, combining form of saltāre “to dance” (frequentative of salīre “to leap, spring”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of result¹

C15: from Latin resultāre to rebound, spring from, from _re- + saltāre to leap

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. get results, to obtain a notable or successful result or response; be effective.

Synonym Study

See follow. See effect.

Example Sentences

Adams Count coroner Francis Dutrow confirmed in a Thursday statement that Rivera in July died as a result of cardiac issues and his death was ruled natural, according to several outlets.

From Los Angeles Times

In some cases, it has resulted in sites being partially closed to the public and planned conservation work being postponed to prioritise repairs.

From BBC

Competitors and publishers faced higher costs and reduced revenues as a result, it said, claiming these may have been passed to consumers in the form of more expensive services.

From BBC

Russell ended the session parked on the grass beside the track before the Roggia chicane as a result of a power loss, which left him stuck in seventh gear with the rear wheels locked.

From BBC

It also protects the mom-to-be, and results in protective antibodies being passed along in breast milk.

From Los Angeles Times

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• stem