result

noun

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.

The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.

(sports) The final score in a game.

The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.

(by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.

(obsolete) A flying back; resilience.

verb

(intransitive, followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about

(intransitive) To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

(intransitive, law) To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.

(intransitive, obsolete) To leap back; to rebound.

Roots

salio-sult · Latin · leap

Synonyms for result

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