First Known Use: 15th century
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1result
verb re·sult \ri-ˈzəlt\
: to happen because of something else that happened or was done before : to be caused by something else
Full Definition of RESULT
intransitive verb
1
a : to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion <death resulted from the disease> b : to have an issue or result <the disease resulted in death>
2
: revert 2
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Origin of RESULT
Middle English, from Medieval Latin resultare, from Latin, to rebound, from re- + saltare to leap — more at saltation
2result
noun
: something that is caused by something else that happened or was done before
: the final score or a description of who won and lost in a game, election, etc.
: a win especially in a soccer match
Full Definition of RESULT
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2
: something obtained by calculation or investigation
— re·sult·ful \-fəl\ adjective
— re·sult·less \-ləs\ adjective
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First Known Use of RESULT
1610
Related to RESULT
- Synonyms
- aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, effect, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot
- Antonyms
- antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
RESULT Defined for Kids
1result
verb re·sult \ri-ˈzəlt\
re·sult·edre·sult·ing
Definition of RESULT for Kids
1
: to come about as an effect <Flooding resulted from heavy rain.>
2
: to end as an effect <The storm resulted in tree damage.>
2result
noun
Definition of RESULT for Kids
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: something that comes about as an effect or end <“I never heard of anyone dying as a result of lemon juice consumption” … — Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game>
2
: a good effect <This method gets results.>
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