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noun
- 1. a thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome: "the tower collapsed as a result of safety violations" Similar Opposite
- 2. an item of information obtained by experiment or some other scientific method; a quantity or formula obtained by calculation: "the results are evaluated by the researcher" Similar
verb
- 1. occur or follow as the consequence of something: "anger may result from an argument" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of RESULT is to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion. How to use result in a sentence.
something that happens or exists because of something else: The road has been widened, but the result is just more traffic. His broken leg is the direct result of his own carelessness. I tried to repaint the kitchen walls with disastrous results. To ensure good/the best results, use Italian tomatoes and fresh basil.
A result is something that occurs as a consequence of some action. The result of your practical joke is a puddle of water on the floor and a lump on your cousin's head where the bucket hit him. A result is also the answer to some problem, especially one obtained by calculation or experimentation.
1. a. Something that follows naturally from a particular action, operation, or course; a consequence or outcome. See Synonyms at effect. b. results Favorable or desired outcomes: a new approach that got results. 2. Mathematics The quantity or expression obtained by calculation.
A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that has happened.
Definition of result noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
result. [countable, uncountable] result (of something) a thing that is caused or produced because of something else She died as a result of her injuries. The failure of the company was a direct result of bad management. He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job.
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.
RESULT meaning: 1. something that happens or exists because something else has happened: 2. the score or number of…. Learn more.
result in something to make something happen. A heavy frost could result in loss of the crop. They expect the changes to result in a definite improvement. The campaign resulted in significant sales increases.
