result
[ ri-zuhlt ]
/ rɪˈzʌlt /
verb (used without object)
to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
to terminate or end in a specified manner or thing.
noun
something that happens as a consequence; outcome.
Mathematics.
a quantity, expression, etc., obtained by calculation.
Often results.
a desirable or beneficial consequence, outcome, or effect: We had definite results within weeks.
Idioms for result
get results,
to obtain a notable or successful result or response; be effective.
Origin of result
1375–1425; late Middle English
resulten (v.) < Anglo-Latin
resultāre to arise as a consequence, Latin: to spring back, rebound, equivalent to
re-
re- +
-sultāre, combining form of
saltāre to dance (frequentative of
salīre to leap, spring)
SYNONYMS FOR result
2 resolve, eventuate.
3 conclusion, issue, end, product, fruit. See
effect.
Words nearby result
restrictive practice,
restrike,
restructure,
restump,
resubmit,
result,
resultant,
resultant tone,
resultingly,
resume,
resumption
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British Dictionary definitions for result
result
/ (rɪˈzʌlt) /
noun
verb (intr)
Word Origin for result
C15: from Latin
resultāre to rebound, spring from, from
re- +
saltāre to leap