Result - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem (syn: answer, resolution, solution, solvent)
verb
- come about or follow as a consequence
Extra examples
If you take this drug, side effects may result.
The book is the result of years of hard work and dedication.
The end result of his work was a classic American novel.
The investigation continued without result.
Nothing has resulted from my efforts.
Let us hope that peace will result from our talks.
Accidents are the inevitable result of driving too fast.
High unemployment is a direct result of the recession.
The net result of all these changes is that schools should be able to deliver a better service to pupils.
Growing plants from seed can produce disappointing results.
With a little effort you should achieve the desired result.
As a result of the pilots' strike, all flights have had to be cancelled.
Sara wasn't at school last week, with the result that she missed an important test.
The results will be announced at midnight.
A lot depends on the result of this match.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: result
he/she/it: results
present participle: resulting
past tense: resulted
past participle: resulted
singular: result
plural: results
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