RESULT - Definition

Meaning of RESULT

Pronunciation:		ri'zultuiv
WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause [n] a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places" [n] something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio" [n] a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" [v] issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy" [v] result in; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"

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	Synonyms:	answer, consequence, effect, ensue, event, final result, issue, lead, leave, outcome, outcome, resolution, resultant, resultant role, solution, solvent, termination, upshot

	See Also:	aftereffect, aftermath, aftermath, backwash, be due, branch, bring about, brisance, butterfly effect, byproduct, by-product, change, coattails, coattails effect, come, come after, conclusion, consequence, Coriolis effect, deal, decision, denouement, denouement, dent, ending, finish, flow from, follow, harvest, impact, influence, just deserts, knock-on effect, materialisation, materialization, offset, offshoot, offspring, outgrowth, participant role, phenomenon, placebo effect, poetic justice, position effect, product, prove, repercussion, response, reverberation, semantic role, separation, sequel, side effect, spillover, statement, subsequence, turn out, turn up, wake, worst

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

	Definition:	\Result"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Resulted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Resulting}.] [F. r['e]sulter, fr. L. resultare, resultarum, to spring or leap back, v. intens. fr. resilire. See {Resile}.] 1. To leap back; to rebound. [Obs.] The huge round stone, resulting with a bound. --Pope. 2. To come out, or have an issue; to terminate; to have consequences; -- followed by in; as, this measure will result in good or in evil. 3. To proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought, or endeavor. Pleasure and peace do naturally result from a holy and good life. --Tillotson. {Resulting trust} (Law), a trust raised by implication for the benefit of a party granting an estate. The phrase is also applied to a trust raised by implication for the benefit of a party who advances the purchase money of an estate, etc. --Bouvier. {Resulting use} (Law), a use which, being limited by the deed, expires or can not vest, and thence returns to him who raised it. --Bouvier. Syn: To proceed; spring; rise; arise; ensue; terminate. \Result"\, n. 1. A flying back; resilience. [Obs.] Sound is produced between the string and the air by the return or the result of the string. --Bacon. 2. 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; as, the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation. If our proposals once again were heard, We should compel them to a quick result. --Milton. 3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree. Then of their session ended they bid cry With trumpet's regal sound the great result. --Milton. Syn: Effect; consequence; conclusion; inference; issue; event. See {Effect}.

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