result
That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
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Definition of Result
The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
Example sentences
This measure will result in good or in evil.
Using Result well
A closer look at how result is used — meaning in plain English, how close synonyms differ, and examples at different levels.
The outcome or effect that comes from something that happened or was done.
Use it whenever you want to name what came out of an action, event, or process. It works in everyday speech, business, and science alike, and can be a noun (the result) or a verb (to result in/from).
Common in reports, science and research writing, sports, exams, business updates, and everyday conversation.
Do not confuse 'result in' with 'result from': X results in Y means X causes Y, while X results from Y means X is caused by Y. They reverse the direction of cause and effect.
- outcome
- more neutral and final-sounding; emphasizes how something turned out rather than what caused it
- consequence
- stresses that it follows logically or causally, and often leans negative
- effect
- focuses on the direct impact one thing has on another; pairs with a cause
- upshot
- informal; signals the final point or bottom line of a longer story
- fallout
- informal and negative; the messy aftermath of something going wrong
- cause
- the thing that produces the result rather than the result itself
- origin
- the starting point, the opposite end of the chain from the outcome
- Beginner She studied hard, and the result was a great grade.
- In writing The merger was the direct result of months of quiet negotiation between the two firms.
- Advanced Whatever the committee decides, the result will shape hiring policy for the next decade.
A result RESULTs from something before it — think of it as the end of a chain of cause and effect.
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FAQ
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What does result mean?
That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect. It is a noun.
How many syllables does result have?
Result breaks into 2 syllables — rih·zuhlt — when you say it aloud.
What part of speech is result?
Result works as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for result?
You can often swap result for issue, lead, consequence, resolution, though each carries a slightly different shade of meaning.
How do you use result in a sentence?
Example: "This measure will result in good or in evil."