Result meaning

What does “result” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“result” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.

result

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
“his decision had depressing consequences for business”
Synonymsconsequence effect outcome event issue upshot
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
“they were trying to find a peaceful solution”
“the answers were in the back of the book”
Synonymssolution answer resolution solvent
something that results
“he listened for the results on the radio”
Synonymsresultant final result outcome termination
the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
Synonymsresultant role

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
“result in tragedy”
Synonymsensue
produce as a result or residue
“The water left a mark on the silk dress”
“Her blood left a stain on the napkin”
Synonymsleave lead
come about or follow as a consequence
“nothing will result from this meeting”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University