result
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
Examples of result in a Sentence
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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Parents and school employees were more likely to favor cellphone bans than students were, according to the survey results.
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The crash was not the result of a car chase as the Housing Authority officer did not pursue the driver, police said.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The result is a category that feels less like an afterthought and more like the focal point of an outfit—a subtle reminder that the smallest accessories often carry the most weight.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Bass strategist Douglas Herman responded to Monday’s results by issuing a broadside against Raman.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
The crash was not the result of a car chase as the Housing Authority officer did not pursue the driver, police said.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The result is a category that feels less like an afterthought and more like the focal point of an outfit—a subtle reminder that the smallest accessories often carry the most weight.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Bass strategist Douglas Herman responded to Monday’s results by issuing a broadside against Raman.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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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
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