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result
/rɪˈzʌlt/
outcome or consequence
The result of the experiment was surprising.
The outcome of the experiment was unexpected.
general
the outcome or effect of an action, process, or situation
The team celebrated their victory as the result of hard work.
The team celebrated their victory because of their hard work.
The result of the election was announced late at night.
The outcome of the election was announced late at night.
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
mathematicsscience
a number, quantity, or other measurable outcome
The result of 2 + 2 is 4.
The outcome of adding 2 and 2 is 4.
The result of the experiment was statistically significant.
The outcome of the experiment was statistically significant.
Often used in scientific and mathematical contexts.
Collocations
as a resultbecause of something that happenedresult into cause something to happenend resultthe final outcome
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Result' is often used to describe the outcome of an action or process.
Gold Rule
Noun vs. Verb
'Result' is primarily a noun, but it can also be used as a verb meaning 'to end up with a particular outcome'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'resulten' (to conclude), from Latin 'resultare' (to leap back, rebound), from 're-' (back) + 'saltare' (to leap).
Usage Notes
Can be used as both a noun and a verb, though the noun form is more common.
Word Breakdown
re-
back
prefix-sult
to leap or jump
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