'Result' definitions:

Definition of 'result'

(from WordNet)
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" [syn: consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot]
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" [syn: solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent]
noun
Something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio" [syn: result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination]
noun
The semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause [syn: resultant role, result]
verb
Issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy" [syn: result, ensue]
verb
Have as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin" [syn: leave, result, lead]
verb
Come about or follow as a consequence; "nothing will result from this meeting"

Definition of 'Result'

From: GCIDE
  • Result \Re*sult"\, n.
  • 1. A flying back; resilience. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Sound is produced between the string and the air by the return or the result of the string. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • If our proposals once again were heard, We should compel them to a quick result. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree. [1913 Webster]
  • Then of their session ended they bid cry With trumpet's regal sound the great result. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Effect; consequence; conclusion; inference; issue; event. See Effect. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Result'

From: GCIDE
  • Result \Re*sult"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Resulted; p. pr. & vb. n. Resulting.] [F. r['e]sulter, fr. L. resultare, resultarum, to spring or leap back, v. intens. fr. resilire. See Resile.]
  • 1. To leap back; to rebound. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • The huge round stone, resulting with a bound. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought, or endeavor. [1913 Webster]
  • Pleasure and peace do naturally result from a holy and good life. --Tillotson. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To proceed; spring; rise; arise; ensue; terminate. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'result'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Result'