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result Definition

• (n) 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"
• (n) 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"
• (n) something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio"
• (n) the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
• (v) issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy"
• (v) result in; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"

result Synonyms

• answer
• consequence
• effect
• ensue
• event
• final result
• issue
• lead
• leave
• outcome
• resolution
• result
• resultant
• resultant role
• solution
• solvent
• termination
• upshot