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Meaning of 'result' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Result [ n.]
- A flying back; resilience.
- 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; as, the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation.
- The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
2 . Result [ v. i.]
- To leap back; to rebound.
- To come out, or have an issue; to terminate; to have consequences; -- followed by in; as, this measure will result in good or in evil.
- To proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought, or endeavor.

Meaning of 'result' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . result [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example in sentence:
  • he acted very wise after the event;
  • his decision had depressing consequences for business;
  • the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
Meaning (2):
- a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
Example in sentence:
  • he computed the result to four decimal places;
  • the answers were in the back of the book;
  • they were trying to find a peaceful solution
Meaning (3):
- something that results
Example in sentence:
  • he listened for the results on the radio
4 . result [ v]
Meaning (4):
- produce as a result or residue
Example in sentence:
  • Her blood left a stain on the napkin;
  • The water left a mark on the silk dress
Meaning (5):
- come about or follow as a consequence
Example in sentence:
  • nothing will result from this meeting
Meaning (6):
- issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
Example in sentence:
  • result in tragedy

Nearby Words:

res resail resale resalgar resalute resaw rescat rescind rescindable rescinded

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