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result

15 definitions • 31 examples
1
something that happens or exists because of something else:

Examples:

The road has been widened, but the result is just more traffic.
His broken leg is the direct result of his own carelessness.
I tried to repaint the kitchen walls with disastrous results.
To ensure good/the best results, use Italian tomatoes and fresh basil.
2
because of something:

Examples:

Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales.
3
a good or pleasing effect:

Examples:

We've spent a lot of money on advertising and we're beginning to see the results.
She's an excellent coach who knows how to get results.
4
the information you get from something such as a scientific experiment or medical test:

Examples:

The results of the opinion poll showed that most women supported this action.
5
the mark you receive after you have taken an exam or test:

Examples:

I finished my exams yesterday, but I won't know/get the results until August.
6

Examples:

We used different methods of calculation, but we both got the same result.
7
the score or number of votes, showing the success or failure of the people involved, in a sports competition, election, etc.:

Examples:

the results of the local elections
We were expecting to win, so a draw was a disappointing result for us.
8

Examples:

The team needs a result to go through to the semifinals.
9
the amount of a company's sales, profit, etc. during a particular period:
10
to happen or exist because something else has happened:

Examples:

Teachers were not fully prepared for the major changes in the exam system, and chaos resulted.
11
something that happens or exists because of something else:

Examples:

The mayor says crime is lower as a result of good police work.
A lot of people survived the crash as a direct result of the excellent training our pilots and flight attendants receive.
12
Results are what you discover after examining something:

Examples:

The election results show that the governor is not as popular as she was two years ago.
13
the amount of a company's sales, profits, etc. in a particular period, or a report showing this:
14

Examples:

achieve/get/see results We've spent a lot of money on advertising and are beginning to see the results.
produce/show results The work is well under way and showing positive results.
15
because of something:

Examples:

Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales.

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