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⇱ RESULT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

Dictionary Definition
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resulted; resulting; results

intransitive verb

1
a
: to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion
death resulted from the disease
b
: to have an issue or result
the disease resulted in death

result

2 of 2

noun

1
: something that results as a consequence, issue, or conclusion
suffer from the results of bad policies
He broke his leg and as a result was out of work.
also : beneficial or tangible effect : fruit
The book is the result of years of hard work.
The end/final result of the many attempts was a perfect recipe.
2
: something obtained by calculation or investigation
added up the column of figures to get the result

Synonyms of result

Examples of result in a Sentence

Verb If you take this drug, side effects may result. Noun The book is the result of years of hard work and dedication. The end result of his work was a classic American novel. The investigation continued without result.
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Verb
The approaching Easter holiday often means an increase in the purchase and gifting of live rabbits, and a resulting spike in abandonments. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 The plot follows a coastal town decimated by a Category 5 hurricane, where the resulting storm surge brings with it a terrifying influx of hungry sharks. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
If a friend volunteers input, accept their assistance with gratitude rather than doing everything alone for the best results. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors accused Peters of stealing a Mesa County employee's security badge to help a man gain access to the county's voter systems to prove false conspiracies about the validity of the 2020 election results. β€”πŸ‘ Image
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for result

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Medieval Latin resultare, from Latin, to rebound, from re- + saltare to leap β€” more at saltation

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of result was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

β€œResult.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

result

1 of 2 verb
1
: to come about as an effect, consequence, or conclusion
disease results from infection
2
: to have as an effect
the disease results in death

result

2 of 2 noun
1
: something that comes about as an effect or end
2
: a good or clear effect
this method gets results
3
: something obtained by calculation or investigation

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