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result Definition

re·sult (ri zult′)

intransitive verb

  1. to happen or issue as a consequence or effect: often with from floods resulting from heavy rains
  2. to end as a consequence (in something) heavy rains resulting in floods

Etymology: ME resulten < ML resultare < L, to spring back, rebound, freq. of resilire, to leap back: see resile

noun

    1. anything that comes about as a consequence or outcome of some action, process, etc.
    2. the consequence or consequences desired
  2. the number, quantity, etc. obtained by mathematical calculation; answer to a problem

result Synonyms

result

n.

consequence, issue, event, effect, outcome, end, finish, termination, consummation, completion, conclusion, aftereffect, aftermath, upshot, sequel, sequence, fruit, fruition, eventuality, proceeds, emanation, outgrowth, outcropping, ensual, returns, backwash, backlash, repercussion, fallout, settlement, determination, decision, arrangement, denouement, payoff*; see also end 2.

Antonyms origin*, source, root.

result stresses that which is finally brought about by the effects or consequences of an action, process, etc.; effect is applied to that which is directly produced by an action, process, or agent and is the exact correlative of cause; consequence suggests that which follows something else on which it is dependent in some way, but does not connote as direct a connection with cause; issue suggests a result in which there is emergence from difficulties or conflict; outcome refers to the result of something that was in doubt

result Synonyms

result

v.

issue, grow from, spring from, rise from, proceed from, emanate from, germinate from, flow from, accrue from, arise from, derive from, come from, originate in, become of, spring, emerge, rise, ensue, emanate, effect, produce, fruit, follow, succeed, happen, occur, come about, come of, pan out, fall out, work out, appear, end, finish, terminate, conclude. See syn. study at follow.follow.

result Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • survey: Results of the survey to date may be found here.

Converse of object

  • achieve: A color diagram will help to show which colors work to achieve the results you want.
  • produce: The project produced many more results that can be reported here.
  • obtain: Michael Leete obtained the best result by arriving on the exact second, to the marvel of finish marshal Simon Robson.
  • yield: All attempts by the British troops to break through the Iraqi defenses from the south along the Al-Arab river have yielded not results.
  • deliver: The campaign delivered real business results for DLR footfall is 20 times the expected levels.
  • publish: Particle physicists at CERN have published the results of an experiment that conclusively proves Jimmy Saville cannot exist on Thursdays.

Preposition: in

  • loss: Links to competing sites should not be posted when such links may result in loss of income to DVD Times or The DVD Forums.
  • reduction: He questioned whether this would result in a reduction in staff resources or tightening up of benefits.

Adjective modifier

  • preliminary: The preliminary results of this work have been presented at the European Geophysical Union Conference in May 2002.
  • direct: This misery is partly a direct result of our desire to eat meat.
  • positive: Similarly, an inspection of the electrical circuits has been done with mostly positive results.
  • experimental: Experimental results demonstrate impact of policies on the solution.
  • final: The final result of the struggle is predetermined by the relation of forces.

Noun used with modifier

  • search: A summary table of search results for the selected records is then returned.
  • exam: Both bullies and the bullied did less well than other children in later exam results.
  • test: Test results of over sixty ecstasy pills are included.
  • election: The British could always deliver election results to please their friends, even when one British official broke ranks.
  • end: The end result is some superb trial scenes, where the audiences hopes are raised or dashed, depending on how evidence is accepted.
  • examination: The school's examination results bear witness to the high quality of education offered.
result Quotes

Neither action nor style could have accomplished the result alone.Both were needed.

—Acheson, Dean Gooderham