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

And Venezuela needs electoral authorities whose results voters can trust. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

During each and every move, some sort of financial calamity resulted. — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Noun

Not everything worthwhile needs to produce a skill, result, or charming anecdote. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Roman design studio Roselli Architetti was enlisted to restore it into one building without forgetting its history; the result is a striking design that blends ancient artifacts with retro midcentury flooring and contemporary furnishings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 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