result (n.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: consequence , effect , outcome , event , issue , upshot ]

  2. 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

    [ Syn: solution , answer , resolution , solvent ]

  3. something that results; he listened for the results on the radio

    [ Syn: resultant , final result , outcome , termination ]

  4. the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

    [ Syn: resultant role ]

    result (v.)

  1. issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; result in tragedy

    [ Syn: ensue ]

  2. have as a result or residue; The water left a mark on the silk dress; Her blood left a stain on the napkin

    [ Syn: leave , lead ]

  3. come about or follow as a consequence; nothing will result from this meeting'

The dictionary is based on the WordNet Electronic Lexical Database.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2011 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.