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Definition of Result
1. Noun. A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. "He acted very wise after the event"
Generic synonyms: Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Materialisation, Materialization, Offspring, Aftereffect, Aftermath, Backwash, Wake, Bandwagon Effect, Brisance, Butterfly Effect, By-product, Byproduct, Change, Coattails Effect, Coriolis Effect, Dent, Domino Effect, Harvest, Impact, Wallop, Influence, Knock-on Effect, Branch, Offset, Offshoot, Outgrowth, Product, Placebo Effect, Position Effect, Repercussion, Reverberation, Response, Fallout, Side Effect, Spillover
Derivative terms: Consequent, Effect, Effectuate, Eventuate
2. Verb. Issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end. "Result in tragedy"
Specialized synonyms: Come, Be Due, Flow From, Fall Out, Follow, Come After, Follow
Generic synonyms: Prove, Turn Out, Turn Up
Derivative terms: Resultant, Resultant
3. Noun. A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem. "He computed the result to four decimal places"
Generic synonyms: Statement
Specialized synonyms: Denouement
Derivative terms: Answer, Solve
4. Verb. Have as a result or residue. "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
Generic synonyms: Bring About, Give Rise, Produce
Specialized synonyms: Lead
Related verbs: Leave, Leave
Derivative terms: Resultant, Resultant
5. Noun. Something that results. "He listened for the results on the radio"
Generic synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Finish
Specialized synonyms: Denouement, Deal, Decision, Decision, Aftermath, Consequence, Just Deserts, Poetic Justice, Separation, Sequel, Subsequence, Worst
Derivative terms: Resultant
6. Verb. Come about or follow as a consequence. "Nothing will result from this meeting"
7. Noun. The semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause.
Definition of Result
1. v. i. To leap back; to rebound.
2. n. A flying back; resilience.
Definition of Result
1. to occur as a consequence [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Result
1. 1. A flying back; resilience. "Sound is produced between the string and the air by the return or the result of the string." (Bacon) 2. 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; as, the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation. "If our proposals once again were heard, We should compel them to a quick result." (Milton) 3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree. "Then of their session ended they bid cry With trumpet's regal sound the great result." (Milton) Synonym: Effect, consequence, conclusion, inference, issue, event. See Effect. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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