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/ɹɪˈzʌlt/

noun

Meaning

  • That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

    "the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

  • The fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.

  • The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.

  • A flying back; resilience.

  • The final score in a game.

  • (by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.

verb

Meaning

  • To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

  • (followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about

    "This measure will result in good or in evil."

  • To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.

  • To leap back; to rebound.

Synonyms

arise,
follow

interjection

Meaning

  • An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.