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"
something that results
"he listened for the results on the radio"
the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
"The fire resulted from a spark that jumped onto dry leaves."
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.
"The sudden power outage was an unfortunate result of leaving the old heater plugged in overnight."
In plain English: A result is the final outcome or what happens after you finish something.
"The result of the test was better than she had expected."
Usage: Use result to describe an outcome derived from specific actions or causes, such as "the result of the experiment." Distinguish it from similar words like outcome, which often implies a final decision rather than just a physical occurrence, and avoid using it interchangeably with consequence when referring specifically to negative effects.
To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
"The heated debate resulted in a unanimous decision to postpone the project until further data could be gathered."
In plain English: To result means to cause something else to happen or be the direct outcome of an action.
"The heavy rain resulted in severe flooding across the valley."
An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.
"Oh, result! We finally got the contract signed after all those late nights."
The word entered English around 1432 as a borrowing from Medieval Latin. Originally meaning "to spring forward or rebound," it evolved in usage to describe an outcome or consequence.