result
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
results
plural
results
Britannica Dictionary definition of RESULT
1
:
something that is caused by something else that happened or was done before
[count]
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The book is the result of years of hard work and dedication.
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The end/final result of his work was a classic American novel.
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As a result of [=because of] the accident, he was out of work for three months.
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He sprained his wrist and, as a result [=because of this], he will not be playing in the tournament.
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Bad weather caused several delays with the result that the work was not completed on time. [=the work was not completed on time because bad weather caused delays]
[noncount]
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The investigation continued without result.
2
[count]
a
:
the final score or a description of who won and lost in a game, election, etc.
— often plural
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What was the result of last night's game? [=who won last night's game?]
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Election results will be posted later.
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The play-off roster depends on the results of tonight's game.
b
British, informal
:
a win especially in a soccer match
— usually singular
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After several drawn matches, we finally got a result. [=we finally won]
3
[count]
British
:
the grade received on a test or examination
— usually plural
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Have you gotten your exam results yet?
4
[count]
:
information that you get from a scientific or medical test
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My blood test result was fine.
5
results
[plural]
:
something you want that is achieved successfully
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We are waiting for the experiment to produce results.
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This method gets results. [=this method is effective and successful]
2
result
/rɪˈzʌlt/
verb
results;
resulted;
resulting
2
result
/rɪˈzʌlt/
verb
results;
resulted;
resulting
Britannica Dictionary definition of RESULT
[no object]
:
to happen because of something else that happened or was done before
:
to be caused by something else
— usually + from
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If you take this drug, side effects may result.
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The fire resulted from an explosion.
result in
[phrasal verb]
result in (something)
:
to cause (something) to happen
:
to produce (something) as a result
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The disease resulted in his death.
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The trial resulted in an acquittal.
— resulting
adjective, always used before a noun-
the accident and his resulting death
