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

Shutting off these address could result in the internet going dark for swaths of people who share the same digital address.

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The large misses that have resulted in recent budget scores have fueled distrust of the agencies.

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Anduril said the nail that caused the engine damage was the result of a temporarily installed test instrument and had nothing to do with the structural design of the aircraft.

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The result was an impassioned plea for a looser regulatory approach to new technologies, less hostility to successful companies and financial reforms to let Europe funnel more capital toward its own entrepreneurs.

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McLaren team chief Andrea Stella explained that the disqualification of both cars, for excessive wear of the skid blocks, was a result of an unexpected level of "porpoising... exacerbated by the conditions" in Nevada.

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