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result
[ ri-zuhlt ]
/ rÉŖĖzŹlt /
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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 about result
get results, to obtain a notable or successful result or response; be effective.
Origin of result
First recorded in 1375ā1425; late Middle English resulten (verb) from Anglo-Latin resultÄre āto arise as a consequenceā (Latin: āto spring back, reboundā), equivalent to re- re- + -sultÄre, combining form of saltÄre āto danceā (frequentative of salÄ«re āto leap, springā)
Words nearby result
restroom, restructure, rest stop, restump, resubmit, result, resultant, resultant tone, resultingly, resume, resumption
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British Dictionary definitions for result
result
/ (rÉŖĖzŹlt) /
noun
verb (intr)
Word Origin for result
C15: from Latin resultÄre to rebound, spring from, from re- + saltÄre to leap
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