result
[ ri-zuhlt ]
/ rɪˈzʌlt /
verb (used without object)
to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
to terminate or end in a specified manner or thing.
noun
something that happens as a consequence; outcome.
Mathematics. a quantity, expression, etc., obtained by calculation.
Often results. a desirable or beneficial consequence, outcome, or effect: We had definite results within weeks.
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Idioms for result
get results, to obtain a notable or successful result or response; be effective.
Origin of result
1375–1425; late Middle English resulten (v.) < 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)
SYNONYMS FOR result
2 resolve, eventuate.
3 conclusion, issue, end, product, fruit. See effect.
Words nearby result
restrictive practice, restrike, restructure, restump, resubmit, result, resultant, resultant tone, resultingly, resume, resumption
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British Dictionary definitions for result
result
/ (rɪˈzʌlt) /
noun
verb (intr)
Word Origin for result
C15: from Latin resultāre to rebound, spring from, from re- + saltāre to leap
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