result

[ ri-zuhlt ]

verb (used without object)

1. to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.

   Synonyms: issue, come, flow

2. to terminate or end in a specified manner or thing.

   Synonyms: eventuate, resolve

noun

1. something that happens as a consequence; outcome.

   Synonyms: fruit, product, end, issue, conclusion

   Antonyms: cause

2. Mathematics. a quantity, expression, etc., obtained by calculation.
3. Often results. a desirable or beneficial consequence, outcome, or effect:

   We had definite results within weeks.

result

/ rɪˈzʌlt /

noun

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

verb

1. often foll by from to be the outcome or consequence (of)
2. foll by in to issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc); end

   to result in tragedy

3. 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

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”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of result¹

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

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

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

Synonym Study

See follow. See effect.

Example Sentences

The results show that long-term use of antihypertensive drugs, cholesterol-lowering drugs, diuretics and blood-thinning drugs is associated with between 4 and 25 percent lower risk of dementia.

From Science Daily

The result is massive health costs, with sugars linked to obesity around the world.

From Salon

The end result could also be that specific companies or categories are affected, but not necessarily to the detriment of most U.S. consumers.

From Salon

Perhaps the best we can hope for in some of these agencies is that they'll flounder about for a while without any serious results.

From Salon

Both north and south of the border, emergency measures have been used to let inmates out early - with mixed results.

From BBC

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