result

Pronunciation

• IPA: /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. To come to a certain end.

   A lot of digging results in a deep hole.

2. To be the consequence of something.

   A deep hole resulted from all the digging.

Related words

• resultant