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result

[ ri-zuhlt ]

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verb (used without object)

to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
Synonyms: issue, come, flow
to terminate or end in a specified manner or thing.
Synonyms: eventuate, resolve

noun

something that happens as a consequence; outcome.
Synonyms: fruit, product, end, issue, conclusion
Antonyms: cause
Mathematics. a quantity, expression, etc., obtained by calculation.
Often results. a desirable or beneficial consequence, outcome, or effect:
We had definite results within weeks.

result

/ rɪˈzʌlt /

noun

something that ensues from an action, policy, course of events, etc; outcome; consequence
a number, quantity, or value obtained by solving a mathematical problem
a decision of a legislative body
often plural the final score or outcome of a sporting contest
a favourable result, esp a victory or success

verb

often foll by from to be the outcome or consequence (of)
foll by in to issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc); end
to result in tragedy
property law (of an undisposed or partially disposed of interest in land) to revert to a former owner when the prior interests come to an end

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Word History and Origins

Origin of result¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English resulten (verb) from Anglo-Latin resultāre “to arise as a consequence” ( Latin: “to spring back, rebound”), equivalent to re- re- + -sultāre, combining form of saltāre “to dance” (frequentative of salīre “to leap, spring”)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of result¹

C15: from Latin resultāre to rebound, spring from, from re- + saltāre to leap

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

get results, to obtain a notable or successful result or response; be effective.

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Synonym Study

See follow. See effect.

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Example Sentences

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The result makes them look terrifying but still human, which is particularly important when they interact with the children in some of the more strangely lighthearted scenes.

From Los Angeles Times

I also thought we were developing in October and November, but we had results we didn't really like.

From BBC

“When you do make contact in the sweet spot, you want the best results. And when you’re hitting two circular things together at 100 mph, you want to make sure that impact zone is greater.”

From Los Angeles Times

“So many women getting started aren’t really on any trading platforms that are built by and for women, so as a result women just don’t engage with them,” she says.

From Salon

“If the result is our trading partners jack up their tariffs… I don’t think that would be good economic policy. I am not a fan of tariffs,” Cruz told Kudlow.

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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

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