result
Nouns
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(n) 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
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(n) 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
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(n) something that results
- he listened for the results on the radio
- (n) the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause resultant role,
Verbs
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(v) issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
- result in tragedy
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(v) have as a result or residue
- The water left a mark on the silk dress
- Her blood left a stain on the napkin
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(v) come about or follow as a consequence
- nothing will result from this meeting