result

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rɪˈzʌlt/

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Noun

Singular result

Plural results

1. The solution of a mathematical equation.

   The result of 1 + 1 is 2.

2. The situation at the end of a process, its outcome.

   The result of losing the presents was that everyone was sad.

   The result of the race was that Peter won.

Synonyms

• outcome
• consequence

Verb

Plain form result

Third-person singular results

Past tense resulted

Past participle resulted

Present participle resulting

1. If x results in y, it leads to or causes y.

   A lot of digging results in a deep hole.

2. If x results from y, it comes for or is caused by y.

   A deep hole resulted from all the digging.

Related words

• resultant