definition of
result

[1] #1 result n. [consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot] 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". wn

[2] #2 result v. [ensue] issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy". wn

[3] #3 result v. [leave, lead] have as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin". wn

[4] #4 result n. [solution, answer, resolution, solvent] 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". wn

[5] #5 result n. [resultant, final result, outcome, termination] something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio". wn