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RESULT
solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent
(noun) 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”; “he computed the result to four decimal places”
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination
(noun) something that results; “he listened for the results on the radio”
consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
(noun) 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”; “he acted very wise after the event”
result
(verb) come about or follow as a consequence; “nothing will result from this meeting”
result, ensue
(verb) issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; “result in tragedy”
leave, result, lead
(verb) produce as a result or residue; “The water left a mark on the silk dress”; “Her blood left a stain on the napkin”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
result (third-person singular simple present results, present participle resulting, simple past and past participle resulted) (intransitive)
To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
(intransitive, followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about
(legal) To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
(obsolete) To leap back; to rebound.
Synonyms
• (to proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence): follow, arise
Noun
result (plural results)
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 fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
(obsolete) A flying back; resilience.
(sports) The final score in a game.
(by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
Interjection
result
(UK) An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.
Anagrams
• Ulster, lurest, luster, lustre, luters, rulest, rustle, sutler, truels, ulster
Source: Wiktionary
Re*sult", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Resulted; p. pr. & vb. n. Resulting.] Etym: [F. résulter, fr. L. resultare, resultarum, to spring or leap back, v. intens. fr. resilire. See Resile.]
1. To leap back; to rebound. [Obs.] The huge round stone, resulting with a bound. Pope.
2. To come out, or have an issue; to terminate; to have consequences;
– followed by in; as, this measure will result in good or in evil.
3. To proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought, or endeavor. Pleasure and peace do naturally result from a holy and good life. Tillotson. Resulting trust (Law), a trust raised by implication for the benefit of a party granting an estate. The phrase is also applied to a trust raised by implication for the benefit of a party who advances the purchase money of an estate, etc. Bouvier.
– Resulting use (Law), a use which, being limited by the deed, expires or can not vest, and thence returns to him who raised it. Bouvier.
Syn.
– To proceed; spring; rise; arise; ensue; terminate.
Re*sult", n.
1. A flying back; resilience. [Obs.] 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.
Syn.
– Effect; consequence; conclusion; inference; issue; event. See Effect.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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