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result   (TTS Sound)

The noun result has 4 senses

• consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event")


• solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent -- (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places")


• result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination -- (something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio")


• resultant role, result -- (the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause)

The verb result has 3 senses

• result, ensue -- (issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy")


• leave, result, lead -- (have as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin")


• result -- (come about or follow as a consequence; "nothing will result from this meeting")