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noun | verb resultresult1 /rɪˈzʌlt/ ●●● S2 W1 noun verbs► have a result The safety campaign had some positive results. ► achieve/obtain a result The Federal Reserve could achieve the same result by lowering interest rates. With a little effort you should obtain the desired result. ► produce a result (also yield a result formal) His approach might produce some interesting results. Investment in training yielded some positive results. adjectives/nouns + result► positive/good results We are confident that the talks will yield some positive results. ► mixed results (=some good and some bad) The advertising campaign has had mixed results. ► a disastrous/catastrophic result (=a very bad result) The heat made the metal expand, with disastrous results. ► a direct result (=caused by one thing) The closure of the hospital is a direct result of government cuts. ► an indirect result (=not directly caused by something) Some job losses were the indirect result of cheap imports. ► the end/final result (=at the end of a long process) It will be hard work, but the end result will be worth the effort. ► the net result (=after everything has been considered) The net result of fewer police on the street is rising crime. ► the immediate result One immediate result of the tube strike was chaos on the roads. ► an inevitable result (=one that is impossible to avoid) Weight loss is an inevitable result of the disease. ► the desired result (=the result you want) We use tried and tested materials because we know they will produce the desired result. THESAURUS something that happens or exists because of something that happened before► result something that happens or exists because of something that happened before: The end result of the new regulations will be cleaner air. Global warming is a direct result of human activity. ► effect a change that is the result of something: We are all familiar with the harmful effects of pollution. ► aftereffects bad effects that continue for a long time after the event or situation that caused them: The country is still suffering from the aftereffects of the war. ► side effect an unwanted effect, especially of a type of drug or medical treatment: The drug’s side effects can include headaches and nausea. ► outcome the final result of a process or situation, for example a meeting, election, war, etc.: Were you surprised by the outcome of the trial? ► product the result of an activity or process, especially one that takes a lot of time or effort: The report was the product of four years of research. ► upshot informal the final result of a situation: The upshot of the scandal was that Reynolds was fired from his job. ► consequences the things that happen as a direct result of an action: Children rarely think about the consequences of their actions. ► implications formal possible future effects or results of a plan, action, or event: What are the tax implications of selling the stock now? ► repercussions formal bad effects caused by an event, action, or decision, which often continue for a long time afterward: The information could have serious repercussions for her political career. 1[countable, uncountable] something that happens or exists because of something that happened before: result of Her cough is the result of years of smoking.as a result of something Elizabeth suffers memory loss as a result of Alzheimer’s disease.with the result that More people are using cars, with the result that towns are becoming more polluted. The end result of the new regulations will be cleaner air. Global warming is a direct result of human activity. Will the talks produce lasting results? For best results, use only fresh ingredients.with ... results His parachute failed to open properly, with disastrous results.THESAURUSeffect – a change that is the result of something: We are all familiar with the harmful effects of pollution.aftereffects – bad effects that continue for a long time after the event or situation that caused them: The country is still suffering from the aftereffects of the war.side effect – an unwanted effect, especially of a type of drug or medical treatment: The drug’s side effects can include headaches and nausea.outcome – the final result of a process or situation, for example a meeting, election, war, etc.: Were you surprised by the outcome of the trial?product – the result of an activity or process, especially one that takes a lot of time or effort: The report was the product of four years of research.upshot informal – the final result of a situation: The upshot of the scandal was that Reynolds was fired from his job.consequences – the things that happen as a direct result of an action: Children rarely think about the consequences of their actions.implications formal – possible future effects or results of a plan, action, or event: What are the tax implications of selling the stock now?repercussions formal – bad effects caused by an event, action, or decision, which often continue for a long time afterward: The information could have serious repercussions for her political career.2[countable] the final number of points, votes, etc. at the end of a competition, game, or election: We won’t know the election results until tomorrow.result of The results of the competition were posted online.3[countable] a piece of information obtained by examining, studying, or calculating something: result of The results of the survey were surprising. My doctor wants to talk to me about my test results.a positive/negative result (=one that shows that something is present or happens, or that it is not present or does not happen) Fortunately, the results were negative.4results [plural] a)things that happen successfully because of your efforts: Erin is a teacher who knows how to get results from students. b)a company’s results are the accounts that show how successful it has been over a period of time, usually a year: The company blamed its disappointing results on the economic downturn.COLLOCATIONSverbshave a result The safety campaign had some positive results.achieve/obtain a result The Federal Reserve could achieve the same result by lowering interest rates. With a little effort you should obtain the desired result.produce a result (also yield a result formal) His approach might produce some interesting results. Investment in training yielded some positive results.adjectives/nouns + resultpositive/good results We are confident that the talks will yield some positive results.mixed results (=some good and some bad) The advertising campaign has had mixed results.a disastrous/catastrophic result (=a very bad result) The heat made the metal expand, with disastrous results.a direct result (=caused by one thing) The closure of the hospital is a direct result of government cuts.an indirect result (=not directly caused by something) Some job losses were the indirect result of cheap imports.the end/final result (=at the end of a long process) It will be hard work, but the end result will be worth the effort.the net result (=after everything has been considered) The net result of fewer police on the street is rising crime.the immediate result One immediate result of the tube strike was chaos on the roads.an inevitable result (=one that is impossible to avoid) Weight loss is an inevitable result of the disease.the desired result (=the result you want) We use tried and tested materials because we know they will produce the desired result. noun | verb resultresult2 ●●○ W3 verb [intransitive] ETYMOLOGYresult2Origin: 1400-1500 Latin resultare to jump back, result, from saltare to jump VERB TABLEresult |
| Present | they | result | | it | results | | Past | it, they | resulted | | Present perfect | they | have resulted | | it | has resulted | | Past perfect | it, they | had resulted | | Future | it, they | will result | | Future perfect | it, they | will have resulted |
THESAURUSto make something happen, especially something bad► causeto make something happen, especially something bad: Heavy traffic is causing long delays on the freeway. The fire caused $500,000 in damage. ► make to cause something to happen. Make is less formal than cause, and is the usual word you use in everyday English: I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry. ► result in something if an action or event results in something, it makes that thing happen: There are fears that the conflict between the two countries will result in war. ► be responsible for something if you are responsible for something bad, it is your fault that it happened: The person who is responsible for the damage will have to pay for the repairs. ► bring about something to make something happen. Used especially about changes or improvements: The Internet has brought about enormous changes in society. ► produce to make something happen or have a particular effect, especially as part of a process: Higher temperatures will produce a rise in sea levels. ► lead to something to cause something to happen eventually after a period of time: Eating a lot of unhealthy food as a child can lead to health problems later. ► trigger if one event triggers another, it suddenly makes the second event happen: The arrest of student protesters triggered outrage across the campus. The earthquake triggered a huge tidal wave. ► prompt formal to make someone do something as a reaction to an event or situation: The changes prompted several people to resign from the committee in protest. ► induce formal to make someone decide to do something, especially something that does not seem wise: What induced you to spend so much money on a car? to happen or exist because of something that happened before: If you work too long without taking breaks, serious back problems can result.something results from something Her injuries resulted from a skiing accident. [Origin: 1400–1500 Latin resultare to jump back, result, from saltare to jump]result in something phrasal verb to make something happen SYN cause: Improved farming technology has resulted in larger harvests.► see thesaurus at cause2 |