result

1 of 2

verb

re·​sult ri-ˈzəlt How to pronounce result (audio)
resulted; resulting; results

intransitive verb

1
a
: to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion
death resulted from the disease
b
: to have an issue or result
the disease resulted in death
2

result

2 of 2

noun

1
: something that results as a consequence, issue, or conclusion
also : beneficial or tangible effect : fruit
2
: something obtained by calculation or investigation
resultful adjective
resultless adjective

Examples of result in a Sentence

Verb If you take this drug, side effects may result. Noun The book is the result of years of hard work and dedication. The end result of his work was a classic American novel. The investigation continued without result.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Users can now also filter DP results to match codes configured, limiting results on claims flagged for multiple rules to only those on the claim line containing the code that triggered the review. Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 The hope for Democratic strategists is that voters’ negative feelings about the economy result mostly from a time lag — and that memories of the rapid inflation of 2022 and early 2023 will soon fade. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 If the tumor were excised with anything less than perfect precision, with every vessel meticulously cauterized, catastrophic bleeding into the brain could result. David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024 Some scientists have suspected a volcanic winter resulting from the eruption was a big enough shift to wipe out most early humans due to genetic evidence suggesting a steep drop in the human population. Katie Hunt, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024 The resulting cycles of exposure to the greater world of skin care — not only the dermatologists who study it, but the brands that control it, and the people who crave it — have conspired to make Dr. Day a physician of some renown. Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024 The delinquency and foreclosure don’t appear to result from an empty office building. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024 The resulting atmosphere is airy, comfortable, and effortlessly sophisticated. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024 What resulted was a booklet that contains clever observations and items on diverse subjects, including parenting, children, aging, animals, forgiveness and more. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
Noun
The results are both watery and chalky and fascinatingly complex. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 The result is lower economic growth, fewer new business starts, and less job creation. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024 The result was a roster that better matched Tweed’s playing style and preferences. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024 Election workers transport ballots back to their offices, verify voters' identities, count ballots and report results to an eager public. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024 The result of the campaign is a silicon microchip on the panel with the names of 2.6 million people stenciled onto it. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024 What retailers are saying By now, most retailers have reported their latest earnings results and provided analysts with their outlook for the year. Bryan Mena, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024 While San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan may have won a clear victory in last Tuesday’s election, the results for the City Council races weren’t so immediately clear. Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024 In many cases, foot masks will show results almost immediately after use. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Medieval Latin resultare, from Latin, to rebound, from re- + saltare to leap — more at saltation

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of result was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

result

1 of 2 verb
re·​sult ri-ˈzəlt How to pronounce result (audio)
1
: to come about as an effect, consequence, or conclusion
disease results from infection
2
: to have as an effect
the disease results in death

result

2 of 2 noun
1
: something that comes about as an effect or end
2
: a good or clear effect
this method gets results
3
: something obtained by calculation or investigation
resultful adjective
resultless adjective

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