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result (v.)

early 15c., "occur as a result, arise as a consequence," from Medieval Latin resultare "to result," in classical Latin "to spring forward, rebound," frequentative of past participle of resilire "to rebound" (see resilience). Related: Resulted; resulting.

result (n.)

1620s, "action of springing back;" 1640s, "outcome, effect," from result (v.). Related: Results. Mathematical sense from 1771.

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Definitions of result from WordNet
1
result (n.)
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon;
result (n.)
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem;
he computed the result to four decimal places
result (n.)
something that results;
he listened for the results on the radio
Synonyms: resultant / final result / outcome / termination
result (n.)
the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause;
Synonyms: resultant role
2
result (v.)
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end;
result in tragedy
Synonyms: ensue
result (v.)
produce as a result or residue;
Synonyms: leave / lead
result (v.)
come about or follow as a consequence;
nothing will result from this meeting
From wordnet.princeton.edu