result

1 of 2

verb

re·​sult ri-ˈzəlt 

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

2

: revert sense 2

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

resultful

ri-ˈzəlt-fəl 

adjective

resultless

ri-ˈzəlt-ləs 

adjective

Synonyms of result

Verb

• cause
• create
• bring
• generate
• prompt
• do

Noun

• outcome
• resultant
• consequence
• product

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Lasting damage can result from a drone carrying a relatively light load of explosives. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

While program closures at colleges and universities often result from declining enrollment or a financial crisis, our decisions at Valencia are driven by neither. — Kathleen Plinske, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Noun

Test results should help clarify whether its propulsion system and modular design can deliver the range and flexibility L3Harris promises. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Nelson said the report’s creation raised concerns because city employees were asked to compile information that had not previously been assembled in that format, and the results were used to counter his campaign statements. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Medieval Latin resultare, from Latin, to rebound, from re- + saltare to leap — 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

Phrases Containing result

• as a result
• end/final result
• get a result
• result in
• with the result that

Rhymes for result

• adult
• consult
• exult
• insult
• occult
• catapult
• subadult
• cult

Kids Definition

result

1 of 2 verb

re·​sult ri-ˈzəlt 

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

resultful

-fəl 

adjective

resultless

-ləs 

adjective