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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: , ,

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

    Synonyms: ,



noun

  1. something that happens as a consequence; outcome.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms:

  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

/ ɪˈʌ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of result1

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

Origin of result1

C15: from Latin ܱ to rebound, spring from, from re- + to leap
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. 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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UBS Group AG as a result cut its dollar forecast for the second time in less than two months.

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So his suggestion is that South American nations shouldn't expect more financial gains from their commodities as a result of Trump's actions, just potentially different customers.

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"I'm hoping for something in the three hours mark, but we'll see how it goes on the day. Mid-three hours would be a happy result."

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Until the very end, Joe does the same thing, over and over, expecting different results.

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That has resulted in cliched language that tests well in a focus group but feels inauthentic to real voters who do not actually care, in practice, about Bipartisan Solutions to America’s Policy Challenges.

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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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