The conclusion to which any course or condition of things leads
“Plant pollination is the result of birds or insects feeding on its nectar.”
The reaching of a goal through effort
“Getting a perfect score on his exam was the result of his diligence and application.”
An undesirable or unfavorable outcome
“Fatigue is commonly the result of stress or excessive work.”
A final score or total
“The Hornets would dominate the match from the start and this was reflected in the final result.”
The outcome of a legal proceeding
“The judge ruled in favor of the defendant, a result based on the lack of substantiated evidence.”
(by extension) A positive or favorable outcome
“Winning gold at the Olympics was a great result for the athlete after years of hard work.”
A quantity or formula derived through calculation
“Will came up with a result to the complex math formula that astounded Stellan.”
Something that one has made or done
A thing that is complete in itself
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry
The reason for which something or someone is used or suited for
A current total, amount or score
A statement of the results from an examination
Money obtained from an event or activity
The whole or full effect
Something discovered that is beneficial, celebrated or lauded
To occur or follow as the consequence of something
“A state of derangement in large swathes of the populace would result from an extreme hatred of the nation's haughty leader.”
(result in) To have as a consequence
“Consuming too much sugar can result in hyperactivity.”
To come into being or to have one's starting point at a certain time or place
To establish a fact to be true
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