Added 2 October 2026
result
/ɹɪˈzʌlt/ verb
In Latin: cōnsequor Wiktionary
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- To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
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To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about
This measure will result in good or in evil.
- To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
noun
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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 result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation
- 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.
interjection
- An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.
Origin
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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