result

re|sult1 [ rı`zʌlt ] noun ***

▸ 1 something caused by something else

▸ 2 score/name of winner

▸ 3 information obtained

▸ 4 success from actions

▸ 5 financial document

▸ 6 grade on examination

1. ) count or uncount something that is caused directly by something else that has happened previously:

result of: He said the incident was the result of a misunderstanding.

with the result that: There is a shortage of cheap housing, with the result that many people are leaving the city.

as a result (of something) (=because of something): Colby died as the result of a heart attack.

York Road will be closed and delays are likely as a result.

a direct result (of something): The cuts are a direct result of a lack of state funding.

the end/final result (of something): Video is cheaper, though the end results are less polished.

2. ) count the final score or the name of the winner of a sports event or election:

The election result was a disaster for the party.

result of: the surprise result of the Australian Grand Prix

3. ) count often plural a piece of information obtained by examining, studying, or calculating something:

Our results show that an effective vaccine is feasible.

result of: The results of the survey will be published shortly.

You can get the results of your blood test from the nurse.

4. ) results plural success achieved by your actions or efforts:

We need to see some results before we commit ourselves further.

get results: He breaks rules, but he gets results.

5. ) results plural a financial document showing a company's performance during a particular period of time:

The CEO resigned last week after a disappointing set of annual results.

6. ) count usually plural BRITISH the GRADE that a student receives:

You should get your exam results next week.

result

re|sult 2 [ rı`zʌlt ] verb intransitive ***

to be caused directly by something that has happened previously:

Check that the bolts are secured, or an accident could result.

result from: The arrests resulted from an anonymous telephone call.

re`sult ,in phrasal verb transitive

result in something to cause or produce something:

A sudden change in temperature will inevitably result in rain.

The crash resulted in the deaths of 14 passengers.