result
/rɪˈzʌlt/
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Also a verb
Meaning
A thing that is caused or produced by something else.
The dramatic drop in sales was a direct result of poor marketing decisions.
An item of information obtained by an experiment, calculation, or investigation.
The laboratory sent the blood test result directly to the clinic this morning.
Collocations
- direct result
- desired result
- test result
- preliminary result
- search result
Synonyms
- outcome
- consequence
- finding
Idioms
as a result
used to indicate a consequence of what was just mentioned
The highway was closed, and as a result, many drivers were late for work.
Meaning
To occur or follow as a consequence of something.
Severe flooding can result when torrential rains overwhelm the city drainage system.
How it's used
This means “cause or lead to”
- result in a delay
“result in it.”
The sudden blizzard may result in a severe travel delay.
Collocations
- result in
- result from
Synonyms
- ensue
- arise