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Meaning of result

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  result
      n 1: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous
           phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod
           was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences
           for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" [syn:
           {consequence}, {effect}, {outcome}, {result}, {event},
           {issue}, {upshot}]
      2: 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" [syn: {solution}, {answer},
         {result}, {resolution}, {solvent}]
      3: something that results; "he listened for the results on the
         radio" [syn: {result}, {resultant}, {final result},
         {outcome}, {termination}]
      4: the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists
         only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the
         clause [syn: {resultant role}, {result}]
      v 1: issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end;
           "result in tragedy" [syn: {result}, {ensue}]
      2: have as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the
         silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin" [syn:
         {leave}, {result}, {lead}]
      3: come about or follow as a consequence; "nothing will result
         from this meeting"

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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