Dictionary definition · result
noun
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon"the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
- a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem"they were trying to find a peaceful solution"
- something that results"he listened for the results on the radio"
- the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
verb
- issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end"result in tragedy"
- produce as a result or residue"The water left a mark on the silk dress"
- come about or follow as a consequence"nothing will result from this meeting"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).