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result

/ɹɪˈzʌlt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
  2. The fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
  3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
  4. A flying back; resilience.
  5. The final score in a game.
  6. (by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
  7. To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
  8. (followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about
  9. To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
  10. To leap back; to rebound.
  11. An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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