The conclusion to which any course or condition of things leads
“Plant pollination is the result of birds or insects feeding on its nectar.”
The reaching of a goal through effort
“Getting a perfect score on his exam was the result of his diligence and application.”
An undesirable or unfavorable outcome
“Fatigue is commonly the result of stress or excessive work.”
(of a sporting event or exam) A final score, mark, or placing
“The Hornets would dominate the match from the start and this was reflected in the final result.”
The outcome of a legal proceeding
“The judge ruled in favor of the defendant, a result based on the lack of substantiated evidence.”
(by extension) A positive or favorable outcome
“Winning gold at the Olympics was a great result for the athlete after years of hard work.”
A quantity or formula derived through calculation
“Will came up with a result to the complex math formula that astounded Stellan.”
A thing that is complete in itself
The reason for which something or someone is used or suited for
A tally of something, especially points in a game
An unwelcome experience or action undergone or done as a condition of achieving an objective
A statement of the results from an examination
The act of entailing, the state of being entailed, or something that is entailed
The last part of a piece of music, an entertainment, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting
The act of counting or numbering things
Money obtained from an event or activity
The whole or full effect
Something discovered that is beneficial, celebrated or lauded
Derived form
To occur or follow as the consequence of something
“A state of derangement in large swathes of the populace would result from an extreme hatred of the nation's haughty leader.”
(result in) To have as a consequence
“Consuming too much sugar can result in hyperactivity.”
To come into being or have its starting point at a certain time or place
To conclude or turn out
To reach or bring to a climax
To establish a fact to be true
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