result
Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈzʌlt/
The English word “result” has 11 meanings listed here.
verb
- To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
- To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about
- To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
- To leap back; to rebound.
noun
- 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 final product, 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.
- A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
interjection
- An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.
Etymology
Recorded since 1432 as Middle English resulten, from Medieval Latin resultare, in Classical Latin "to spring forward, rebound", the frequentative of the past participle of resilio (“to rebound”), from re- (“back”) + salio (“to jump, leap”).
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