result

[rɪˈzʌlt]

result Definition

  • 1a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
  • 2a score or grade given to a student in an examination or test

Using result: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "result" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The result of the experiment was inconclusive.

  • Example

    The team's hard work resulted in a victory.

  • Example

    She received a good result on her math test.

  • Example

    The company's new strategy resulted in increased profits.

result Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using result

  • a situation where no progress or outcome is achieved

    Example

    After hours of negotiations, the meeting ended with no result.

  • get results

    to achieve success or a desired outcome

    Example

    If you want to get results, you need to put in the effort and work hard.

  • show results

    to demonstrate progress or improvement

    Example

    The new training program is starting to show results in employee performance.

Phrases with result

  • as a consequence of something

    Example

    He didn't study for the exam, and as a result, he failed.

  • to cause something to happen

    Example

    The heavy rain resulted in flooding in some areas.

  • as a consequence of something

    Example

    The company made some poor decisions, and in result, they lost a lot of money.

Origins of result

from Latin 'resultare', meaning 'to spring back, rebound'

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Summary: result in Brief

The term 'result' [rɪˈzʌlt] refers to the consequence, effect, or outcome of something. It can also refer to a score or grade given to a student in an examination or test. The phrase 'as a result' denotes a consequence, while 'result in' means to cause something to happen. Idioms like 'no result' and 'get results' are used to describe situations where no progress is achieved and to achieve success or a desired outcome, respectively.

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