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

The Saudi Energy Ministry said that no injuries had been reported in the resulting fire. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

This is a tiny amount, millions of times lower than the atmospheric pressure on Earth, resulting from Pluto's thin nitrogen atmosphere that also contains hazes made from organic molecules including methane and carbon monoxide. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Noun

Shares of SpaceX slid more than 5% after the results were released and continued to slip during the conference call with top executives including Musk and President Gwynne Shotwell. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Kawaguchi said Honda’s overall first quarter results were very healthy, thanks partly to a favorable exchange rate. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 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