Results
rɪˈzʌlts
Definitions
2 meaningsThe outcome, effect, or consequence of an action, process, or situation.
rɪˈzʌlts
The outcome of something; the consequence.
The results of the study showed a significant improvement in patient health.
💡 Simply: Think of it like the final score after a game, or what happens because of something else. Like, the 'results' of eating too many cookies is usually a tummy ache!
👶 For kids: The thing that happens because of something else. Like, the result of playing is often being happy!
More Examples
We are still waiting for the election results.
The final results will be announced tomorrow.
How It's Used
"The experiment yielded unexpected results."
"The company announced its quarterly financial results."
"The final results of the marathon were posted."
To come about or happen as a consequence; to be the outcome.
rɪˈzʌlt
To be produced or occur as a consequence; to arise or follow as an effect.
The investigation resulted in the discovery of new evidence.
💡 Simply: It's what happens because of something else. If you study, it will 'result' in good grades.
👶 For kids: To happen because of something. If you drop the glass, it will result in it breaking!
More Examples
Years of practice resulted in her becoming a skilled pianist.
Bad weather resulted in the cancellation of the flight.
How It's Used
"The experiment resulted in a clear pattern."
"The court case resulted in a conviction."
"His efforts resulted in success."
Synonyms
Conclusion
Consequence
Effect
Finding
Arise
Ensue
Follow
Idioms & expressions
result in...
To cause something to happen or be produced.
"The storm resulted in widespread damage."
the bottom line (result)
The final or most important result or point of something.
"The bottom line is that we need to cut costs."
From Middle English *resulten*, from Old French *resulter* (to spring back, result), from Latin *resultare* (to jump back, rebound), from *re-* (back) + *salire* (to jump).
Used in the 16th century, particularly in legal and scientific texts, to indicate the outcome or consequence of an action or process.
Memory tip
Think of the final 'results' board after a race, showing the outcomes.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: resultare