Definition

To happen or occur as a consequence of something; to come to a conclusion or outcome.

Example

The changes in the policy resulted in a significant increase in productivity.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard that their project didn't go as planned.

Yeah, it really resulted in a lot of wasted time and resources.

That's too bad; I was hoping for better news.

Me too, but sometimes things just don't result in what we expect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The outcome or effect of an action, event, or calculation. It can refer to a favorable outcome or a conclusion drawn from something.

Example

The result of the experiment was surprising and led to new discoveries.

Conversation

Did you see the result of the math test we took yesterday?

Yeah, I did! I was so happy with my score.

I thought the result would be worse, honestly.

Root Explanation

Result → It is formed from "re-" (meaning back or again) and "salire" (meaning to jump or leap). The word originally referred to something that jumps back or follows from a particular action or event.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'jumps back' ('salire') as a consequence of an action ('re-'). This helps you remember that a result is what follows from something that has happened.

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