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Meaning of Result
The primary meaning of the word "result" is a consequence or outcome of a particular action, situation, or set of circumstances.
Definitions
- A consequence or outcome of a particular action, situation, or set of circumstances
- * A thing that is caused or produced by something else, especially a problem or difficulty
- * The final score or position in a competition, especially a sporting one
Etymology of Result
The word "result" originates from the Latin "resultare," which means to "jump" or "leap" back, and is a combination of "re-" (back) and "saltare" (to jump)
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the outcome or consequence of an action or set of circumstances
Example Uses
- The result of the election was a surprise to many people
- * The new policy has had a positive result on the company's profits
- * The result of the experiment was inconclusive, and further testing is needed