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As a verb, result means proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor. As a noun, it means that which results.

Meanings of result

16 meanings

verb

  1. To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

  2. followed by "in"To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about

    “This measure will result in good or in evil.”

  3. legalTo return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.

  4. Issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

    “result in tragedy”

    Similar: ensue
  5. Produce as a result or residue

    “The water left a mark on the silk dress”

    “Her blood left a stain on the napkin”

    Similar: leave, lead
Older and rare meanings (1)
  1. obsoleteTo leap back; to rebound.

noun

  1. That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

    “the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation”

  2. The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.

  3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.

  4. sportsThe final score in a game.

  5. A positive or favourable outcome for someone.

  6. A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

    “the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”

    “his decision had depressing consequences for business”

    “he acted very wise after the event”

    Similar: consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot
  7. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

    “they were trying to find a peaceful solution”

    “the answers were in the back of the book”

    “he computed the result to four decimal places”

    Similar: solution, answer, resolution, solvent
  8. The semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

    Similar: resultant role
Older and rare meanings (1)
  1. obsoleteA flying back; resilience.

interjection

  1. UKAn exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

result around the world

UKAn exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.

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noun: something that results
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resultant role
verb: issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
verb: produce as a result or residue

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