to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
to terminate or end in a specified manner or thing.
noun
something that happens as a consequence; outcome.
Mathematics. a quantity, expression, etc., obtained by calculation.
Often results.a desirable or beneficial consequence, outcome, or effect: We had definite results within weeks.
Idioms for result
get results, to obtain a notable or successful result or response; be effective.
Origin of result
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English resulten (verb) from Anglo-Latin resultāre “to arise as a consequence” (Latin: “to spring back, rebound”), equivalent to re- re- + -sultāre, combining form of saltāre “to dance” (frequentative of salīre “to leap, spring”)
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British Dictionary definitions for result
result
/ (rɪˈzʌlt) /
noun
something that ensues from an action, policy, course of events, etc; outcome; consequence
a number, quantity, or value obtained by solving a mathematical problem
USa decision of a legislative body
(often plural)the final score or outcome of a sporting contest
a favourable result, esp a victory or success
verb(intr)
(often foll by from)to be the outcome or consequence (of)
(foll by in)to issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc); endto result in tragedy
property law(of an undisposed or partially disposed of interest in land) to revert to a former owner when the prior interests come to an end
Word Origin for result
C15: from Latin resultāre to rebound, spring from, from re- + saltāre to leap