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A1Pronunciation
UK
- /rɪzˈʌlt/
US
- /riˈzəlt/
Meanings
Noun
an outcome or consequence
a value, answer, or finding produced by a test, experiment, or calculation
the recorded outcome or score of a game, race, or election
Verb
to happen as a consequence; to follow from something
Beyond the definition
The result of an action is what happens because of it: the outcome at the end. If you study hard for a test, a good grade might be the result. But it is not always something positive. Leaving your bike out in the rain could result in rust. The word can be a noun (the thing that happened) or a verb (to lead to something). For example: "The experiment had surprising results," or "His efforts resulted in a promotion." Think of it like planting a seed: the flower is the result of your care.
The word "result" refers to the consequence, outcome, or effect of an action, cause, or situation. It is what happens after something else takes place. For example: "The heavy rain resulted in flooding," meaning the flooding was caused by the rain.
"Result" isn't always about grand events; it can describe everyday occurrences too. If you mix baking soda and vinegar, the result is a fizzy reaction. If you don't water your plants, the result might be wilted leaves.
As a verb, the word is often paired with prepositions to show direction. "To result in" means to lead to or produce something as an outcome: "His dedication resulted in success." "To result from" points back to the cause: "His success resulted from years of hard work."
The term can also refer to something that can be measured. Think of test scores, election counts, or scientific data: these are all examples of results that can be checked and compared. Sometimes "result" is used in the phrase "as a result," which links a cause to its effect: "She missed the bus; as a result, she was late for work."
So, whether it's a grand achievement or a simple consequence, a result is always the outcome of something that came before—the final piece of the puzzle.
Examples
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Test scores
The test results will be posted online tomorrow.
- 2
Vote outcome
We were happy with the result of the vote.
- 3
Improvement
If you keep practicing, you'll start to see results in a few weeks.
- Phrasesee results
notice improvement
- 4
Cause
The accident was the result of icy roads.
More examplesFewer examples
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Road closures
As a result of the storm, several roads were closed.
- Phraseas a result of
because of
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Sentence connector
The road was icy. As a result, traffic moved very slowly.
- PhraseAs a result
because of that
- 7
Financial consequence
A missed payment can result in extra fees.
- Patternresult in + outcome
cause it to happen
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Health causes
Many health problems result from poor sleep.
- Patternresult from + cause
be caused by it
See also
Forms and spellings
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- resultnounverb
Forms
- resultspluralnounverb
- resulting-ing formverbnoun
- resultedpast tenseverbnoun