result1 nounresult2 verbresult3 interjection
resultre‧sult1 /rɪˈzʌlt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- D'you know the result of the Arsenal game?
- Election results are not expected to be announced until Friday.
- Her constant cough is the result of many years of smoking.
- Her parents believe that her death was a direct result of medical error.
- I've tried three different ways of adding these figures and each time I get a different result.
- It was a really exciting game, and the result was 2-1 to West Germany.
- Jobs are hard to get and, as a result, more young people are continuing their education.
- More and more people are using cars, with the result that towns are much more polluted.
- The results of our accountant's calculations show that we are on the verge of bankruptcy.
- The results of the attack included two helicopters burnt out, and three groundcrew wounded.
- The results of the study were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
- These are excellent results for the Christian Democratic Party.
- Turn to BBC1 for the latest football results.
- We have completed our experiments and we are now analyzing the results.
- As a result, it decided to review the case on its own motion.
- He hit that shot poorly, and it found the water, but the result was irrelevant.
- Its huge majority was the result of Labour / Lib Dem tactical voting against Tories.
- Pleased with the results, Buckingham then asked his former bandmate who he should get to play bass on the album.
- Surveying the results of her handiwork, she stayed only long enough to see him scrabble for the safety of the bank.
- The results suggest that fertility rates are a function not so much of religion as of education and employment.
- This criticism can not be applied to the results for 1984-90.
THESAURUS
something that happens because of something else: · The fire at the house was the result of a dropped cigarette.· Many people find that herbal remedies produce a good result.
something important that happens as the result of a decision or action: · Global warming will have serious consequences for the environment.· Rising prices are the inevitable consequence of the grain shortage.
the bad effects that happen later as a result of an event, often a long time afterwards: · The economic crisis in the US is likely to have serious repercussions for the rest of the world.· The scandal could have major repercussions for his career.
the final result of a meeting, election, war etc: · The final outcome of the election remained in doubt for several days.· So, what is the likely outcome for Spain?
the final result of a situation, especially when this was unexpected: · The upshot of all this was that the trial had to be delayed.
literary the things that have been achieved as a result of someone’s efforts – used especially in the following phrases: · He did not live to see the fruits of his labours.· They can now enjoy the fruits of their success.
Longman Language Activatorthe result of a game, competition, election etc the final number of points, votes etc at the end of a competition, election etc. In British English, result can also be used to talk about the end of a game or sports match: · It was a really exciting game, and the result was 2-1 to West Germany.· These are excellent results for the Christian Democratic Party.
the number of points that each team has at the end of a game or competition: · At the end of the game, the score was 32-15.what's the score: · What was the score?final score: · The final score was 2-1 to Juventus.
something that happens or exists because of something else something that happens because of someone's actions or because of something else that happened before: result of: · Her constant cough is the result of many years of smoking.· The results of the attack included two helicopters burnt out, and three groundcrew wounded.with the result that: · More and more people are using cars, with the result that towns are much more polluted.as a result: · Jobs are hard to get and, as a result, more young people are continuing their education.a direct result of something (=caused by only one thing even if people think there may be other causes): · Her parents believe that her death was a direct result of medical error.
when a person or situation is changed by something that happens or something that someone does: effect of: · The effects of the oil spill were devastating for wildlife.· the harmful effects of radiationhave an effect/have no effect: · All my efforts to persuade them were beginning to have an effect.· I've been taking these pills for three days, but so far they've had no effect.effect on: · The death of a parent can have very serious and long-lasting effects on a child.have a bad/good effect (on something/somebody): · Any increase in fuel costs could have a bad effect on business.
the consequences of an action, decision etc are the things that happen as a result of it, which are usually bad: consequence of: · Pain and illness are sometimes thought to be the unavoidable consequences of growing old.consequence for: · If river levels continue to rise, it will have very serious consequences for many people's homes.take/face the consequences (=accept the bad results of something you do): · People who run up big debts eventually have to face the consequences.damaging/dire/disastrous etc consequences: · Safety procedures had been ignored, with disastrous consequences.
formal all the possible results that a plan, action, or discovery could have, especially when they affect what you think or do or what happens in the future: implications of: · The legal implications of the case are extremely significant.implications for: · Any change in interest rates has important implications for most people's financial situation.important/significant/profound etc implications: · The discovery of planets orbiting other suns has profound implications.
the situation that exists at the end of a meeting, activity, or series of events, especially when no one knows what this will be until it actually happens: · Whatever the outcome, I hope we remain friends.· The talks had a better outcome than we had originally hoped.outcome of: · It's impossible to say for sure what the outcome of the election will be.affect/influence the outcome: · The patient's general health and fitness can also affect the outcome of the disease.predict the outcome: · At this point, I wouldn't even try to predict the outcome, but we're hoping for the best.
the result of something, especially when it is a little unusual or unexpected: upshot of: · What was the upshot of the trial?the upshot is that: · The upshot of that experience was that I decided I didn't want to study medicine after all.
the final situation that exists after a long time, process, or series of events: · It was impossible for many small businesses to survive, and the end result was the loss of many jobs.the end result is that: · If students constantly fail, the end result is that they switch off any interest in learning.
the final situation that exists when you consider all the details and facts - use this when this situation is not good: · The net result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels.the net result/effect is that: · The new system is designed to spread payments over several months but the net effect is that people pay more in total.
a bad effect that exists for a long time after the activity or event that caused it: · The earthquake struck a week ago but the city is still feeling the aftereffects.aftereffect of: · A large number of working days are lost through the aftereffects of alcohol abuse.psychological aftereffects: · The psychological aftereffects of a tragedy like the Zeebrugge disaster can stay with the survivors for years.
a result that happens in addition to the intended result a result that happens in addition to the result that you intended - use this especially about the unintended bad effects of medical treatment or drugs: · The drug can have side effects such as headaches and sickness.· Transplanting genes from one plant to another may have unintended side effects for the environment and the food supply.side effect of: · One of the side effects of chemotherapy is hair loss.dangerous/nasty/unpleasant etc side effects: · These pills don't normally have any unpleasant side-effects.
a result that is indirectly caused by something you do or that happens : indirect result of: · The job losses were an indirect result of lower cost imports.· The increase in greenhouse gases is the direct result of pollution, and the indirect result of a reduction in the atmosphere's ability to absorb them.
an unexpected result of an event or something you do, which happens in addition to the result you intended: by-product of: · One of the by-products of the peace treaty was the growth of trade between the two nations.· Another by-product of space exploration is a growing awareness of this planet's fragile environment.
formal something that is certain to happen in addition to the result you intend, so that you expect it but do not usually want it: corollary of: · Huge increases in unemployment were the corollary of the government's economic policy.a logical/natural/necessary etc corollary (of something): · A rapid increase in population would be a natural corollary of any such changes in the birth control program.the corollary of this is that: · The government has promised tax cuts, but the corollary of this is that there will be a reduction in public services.
an unexpected but useful result of something that you do, that happens in addition to the result that was intended: spin-off for: · One of the main spin-offs for countries that host the Olympic Games is increased business for hotels, restaurants, and theatres.have a spin-off : · Research into lasers has had important spin-offs for eye-surgery.
all the results of something you do, which affect people in ways that were not intended and which you do not always expect when you first make the decision to do it: ramifications of: · The ramifications of the decision whether to build a new airport or not are enormous.ramifications for: · The course that people choose to do at university can have ramifications for the rest of their lives.economic/legal/political etc ramifications: · Whatever the judges decide, the legal ramifications of the case will be with us for many years to come.wider ramifications (=more complicated results): · The introduction of national testing in schools had wider ramifications than people realized.
the additional and usually bad results of something that happens, which continue to affect people for a long time afterwards in a way that was not intended or expected: repercussions of: · The psychological repercussions of the accident might affect her for the rest of her life.have repercussions (on something): · The transport strike had all sorts of repercussions on other industries.important/profound/serious etc repercussions: · A scandal like this could have serious repercussions on his political career.economic/legal/political etc repercussions: · Even the possibility of a war in the Middle East has important political repercussions.
when one thing happens because of another if something happens because of an earlier problem, event etc, it happens as a result of it: · Sampras seemed likely to miss the US Open because of a back injury.· Because of problems with the fuel system, the launch has been put back a week.· She was chosen for the Peace Prize because of her courageous fight for democracy.
to happen because of something else that happened or was done: · Our success is the result of a great deal of hard work.· The big population increase in the US was partly the result of immigration.· It is thought that the train crash resulted from a fault on the line.
to be the result of actions, experiences or good or bad conditions: · The agreement was the product of 21 months of negotiations.· Saturday's goal was the product of some poor defending by the opposing team.
if something comes of a situation or activity, it happens because of it: · The company is interested in the merger: many positive things could come of it.nothing came/has come etc of something (=nothing happened because of something): · I've applied for that job, but so far nothing's come of it.no good comes etc of something (=something does not have a good result): · My mother always said that no good would come of the relationship.
if something, especially a problem, stems from something else, it develops because of it and is directly connected with it: stem from from (doing) something: · Many of my patients' anxieties stem from experiences in their childhood.· The dog's aggression stemmed from being kept locked up all day.stem from the fact that: · Part of the education problem stems from the fact that class sizes have increased dramatically in the last 5 years.
if something such as a problem or difficult situation arises from something, it starts to exist because of it: · The argument arose from a misunderstanding.· Lung cancer is just one of the many diseases that arise from smoking too many cigarettes.arise from the fact that: · The difficulty arises from the fact that there has been insufficient time to train new staff.
to happen or exist as a helpful or useful result of someone's actions, decisions or discussions: · We're waiting to see what comes out of the inquiry before we make a decision.· Much of what came out of the Rio Summit did not have an immediate effect.
happening because of something else: · He died as a result of cold and exhaustion.· Over 60 drugs have been removed from sale as a result of recent tests.
happening or existing because of something else that happened before: · Burrows took the resulting penalty kick.· Without government support the factory would be forced to close, with the consequent loss of thousands of jobs.· Britain's resulting debt burden was greater than that of the French.
to think that something happens because of something else to say or believe that one thing happens because of something else, when you are not completely sure that this is true: · When Charlie became ill, I was inclined to put it down to the pressures of his job.· No one was injured, and US officials put the incident down to "high spirits".
formal to say that someone or something is responsible for a situation or event - use this in official contexts: · The management attributed the success of the company to the new Marketing Director.· 1150 deaths a year can be attributed to drunk driving.
a series of events and results a series of events, each of which is the result of the one before, and which cannot be stopped: · When oil prices rise, prices of other goods all over the world rise in a chain reaction.chain reaction of: · A chain reaction of events eventually led to the Prime Minister's resignation.start/set off a chain reaction: · The revolution set off a chain reaction of revolts in neighbouring states.
British something that happens as a result of something that has happened before, and that you do not want to happen: knock-on effect of: · The knock-on effect of the rise in electricity prices is likely to be higher prices generally.knock-on effect on: · Any reduction in community care for the elderly will have a knock-on effect on hospitals.
a series of events or actions, each one of which is caused by the effects of the previous one - use this especially about a series of bad things that happen: · If schools were allowed to become more selective, there would be a domino effect.have a domino effect (on something): · Opponents of the scheme claimed that if the museum moved from Golden Gate Park it would have a domino effect on the other facilities.
the answer to a question in a test, competition etc an answer to a question in a test or competition: · Write your answers on the form and send it to this address.the answer (=the correct answer): · And the answer is ... Budapest!answer to: · What's the answer to question 4?give your answer: · Think carefully before you give the answer.the right/wrong answer: · The first person to call with the right answer will win 10 CDs of their choice.
an answer that you have found after calculating or doing tests: · I've tried three different ways of adding these figures and each time I get a different result.· We have completed our experiments and we are now analyzing the results.· The results of our accountant's calculations show that we are on the verge of bankruptcy.
the correct answer to a complicated problem in a test or competition: · It was a difficult equation, but it took her only five minutes to work out the solution.solution to: · The solution to this week's puzzle will be published in next week's magazine.
dressed, arranged, decorated etc in a beautiful way use this when you are explaining the reason why something happens or why you do something : · She's in a bad mood because her father won't let her go to the party tonight.· "This photograph doesn't look like you." "That's because it isn't me - it's my sister".· Because you've done such a good job, I'm giving everyone a 10% bonus.just because (=used when you think an explanation is not a good enough reason for something): · You mean you dumped him just because he forgot your birthday?simply because (=used when there is a very simple reason for something): · We're not going on holiday this year, simply because we can't afford it.because of something: · I had to move because of my job.· Because of the increase in street crime, many old people are afraid to leave their homes.
also as British use this to give the reason why someone decides to do something: · We had planned to play tennis but since it was raining we decided to go swimming instead.· Since you're going to be in the area anyway, you can pick up the order for me.· As he wasn't well, I offered to do the shopping.
formal used especially in official statements to explain what causes a particular problem: · Our flight was delayed due to poor weather conditions.· Owing to circumstances beyond our control, we regret to inform customers that this store will close early.· In the end I was unable to attend the conference, owing to financial difficulties.be due to: · The accident was due to a concrete block thrown from a bridge.
use this to explain that something has been possible because of someone's actions or because something is very good, very effective etc: · Today thanks to the Internet, you can do all your Christmas shopping from home.· The play was a great success thanks to the effort and commitment of everyone involved.
use this when you are explaining what made something happen, especially something unpleasant: · Many people are now homeless as a result of the civil war.as a direct result of: · Mr Logan died as a direct result of the injuries he received in the accident.
use this when you are explaining something carefully, especially when you have been asked to explain why something happened: · The reason we didn't consider her for the job was that she didn't have enough experience.· The reason we are here this evening is to say thank you to Brian for all his hard work.
use this when you are explaining why someone or something has succeeded or failed: · We succeeded through sheer hard work.· Hundreds of working days have been lost this year through illness.· The Community Association collapsed through lack of support.
use this when someone does something because of a particular feeling: out of interest/curiosity/desperation etc: · She opened the letter, just out of curiosity.· I came to you out of desperation - you've got to help me.
use this when you want to give the reason why something is necessary, impossible, or true: · We had to move to London on account of my job.· They're called the Black Hills on account of their color.
spoken informal use this to give a reason for what you are suggesting or deciding: · Seeing as it's your birthday, why don't we go out for a meal?· I'd better do it myself, seeing as no one else wants to do it.
a letter or number that shows how well a student has done a letter that is put on a student's work or on an exam to show how good or bad it is: · I wasn't very happy with the grade on my essay.· Class participation is a quarter of your final grade.good/bad grade: · I need a really good grade on the final exam to pass the class.get a grade: · If he gets good enough grades, he'll get a scholarship to Michigan State.
especially British the number or letter that is put on a student's work to show how good or bad it is: · His mark on the last test gave him a final average of 88%.get a mark: · "What mark did you get?" "B."good/high mark: · She came out with the second highest marks in the class.bad/low/poor mark: · You have to do the course again if you get low marks.get full marks (=get the highest possible marks): · I got full marks in the history test.
American a number which shows how well or badly a student has done in an examination, especially an important exam given to a lot of students: high/low score: · Students at King elementary generally have the highest test scores in the city.score on: · Scores on standardized tests have been steadily falling over the past ten years.
British all the marks that a student gets in a set of tests or examinations, that show whether he or she has been successful or not: · The school's "GCSE" results had been much better the previous year.get good results: · Ceri got better results than she expected.exam results: · David had appaling exam results at school despite his obvious intelligence.
American the average score that a student earns based on all their grades. Usually an A is 4 points, a B is 3 , a C is 2, and a D is 1, and an F is 0: · To be on the honor roll, students must have a GPA of at least 3.5.
the points scored in a game or sport a unit you get when you achieve something during a game or competition: · Steve Jones is 15 points ahead.· Damon Hill leads the Formula 1 Championship, with 58 points from 6 races.
the number of points that the two teams or players have in a game: · What's the score?· The score at half-time was 12-18.final score (=the score at the end of the game): · The final score went up on the scoreboard, and the crowd let out a roar.
the point you get when you make the ball go into the net in sports such as football or hockey: · Goal! Right in the last minute, England have scored.get/score a goal: · Florin Raducioiu scored four goals, putting Romania in the lead.
especially British the final number of points at the end of a competition: · Turn to BBC1 for the latest football results.· D'you know the result of the Arsenal game?
the point you get in cricket or baseball: · The West Indies beat Australia by 273 runs.score/get/hit a run: · Camilli scored 936 runs in 12 major-league seasons.
what you say to tell someone that you are sorry use this to say that someone does something or something happens as a result of something else: · There was nothing on TV, so I decided to go to bed.· The rest of the week I'm busy, I'm afraid, so it'll have to be Monday.· The shop doesn't open until 11am and so it loses a lot of business.
so - use this in formal speech and writing: · The building work is taking quite a long time, and therefore costing us money.· Jewish weddings are both religious and civil. Therefore two official applications for marriage are necessary.
use this to say that because someone or something is very big, tall etc, something happens as a result: · I was so busy today that I didn't have time for lunch.· He always thought he was so good looking that no woman would turn him down.
use this to say that because it is a very bad day, a very old car etc something happens or someone does something as a result: · It was such a nice day that we decided to go for a picnic.· The dress was such a bargain, I had to buy it.· Paul remained silent for such a long time that we were beginning to wonder if he'd fallen asleep.
use this to say that because of a particular situation, another situation exists or happens. With the result that is more formal than so that: · His hair was very long and covered his eyes, so that you could hardly see his face.· A car pulled out right in front of me, so that I had to slam on the brakes.· The company paid excellent salaries and provided good working conditions, with the result that its employees were of a very high standard.
use this to say that because of a particular situation, something else happens or is true. Consequently is more formal than as a result: · I had made a lot of contacts, and had good job opportunities as a result.· The virus attacks the plant, the flower does not open, and consequently no seeds are produced.
use this to say what you would expect the result of an action or situation to be: · ''My father's quite laid back.'' ''Then he won't mind if you borrow his car, will he?''· "I'm full up.'' "Does that mean you don't want any dessert then?''
to succeed in doing something to do something that you hoped to do, tried to do, or wanted to do: · She wanted to be the first woman to climb Mount Everest and she almost succeeded.· I tried to reassure Billy's mother that it was a passing phase, but I don't think I succeeded.· Muir succeeds where other designers have failed -- her clothes are original, yet stylish.succeed in doing something: · In one year, we've succeeded in increasing profits by 40%.succeed at: · I admired Goldie, because she had succeeded at a task that had even defeated my mother.
to succeed in doing something difficult after trying very hard, especially when you almost do not succeed: · Martin still hasn't got his invalidity pension sorted out, but he's managing all right at the moment.· If you hadn't have been here, I don't think I would have managed.· I don't know how he managed it, but the crisis is over.· Can you manage that door Mike? It looks awfully heavy.manage to do something: · He finally managed to find an apartment near his office.· At least three hostages managed to escape.manage with/without something: · Well, I suppose we could just about manage without electricity for the night.
to succeed in doing something, especially something that needs a lot of work or effort such as passing a test or getting a job: · Does Joey have a realistic chance of being successful at the audition?be successful in doing something: · If I'm successful in raising over £500, those funds will go to the Bible School.
to be fairly successful in doing something, or to achieve part of what you wanted to achieve: · Our aim was to disrupt the enemy's transport network and we had some success.· If we only have some success in reducing the number infected with HIV, I feel it will have been worthwhile.have some success/have limited success in doing something: · The Santa Barbara seismic research team has had some success in predicting earthquakes.
to gradually start to achieve something that you want to achieve, by working hard: · I'm not very good at Japanese yet, but I feel I am making progress.· We have made very great progress in reducing the number of deaths on our roads.make progress with/towards/on: · At last I began to make some progress with my research.make progress in doing something: · BEA has made good progress in implementing the new health and safety regulations.
to succeed in doing something important, especially something that other people will admire you for: · She's achieved a lot in the short time she's been with the company.· The reason I achieve good results is because I work hard -- and so could you.· When you get your MA, you really feel that you've achieved something.· He had achieved all his goals for the organization, and felt there were no challenges left there for him.
to succeed in doing or finishing something good that you have planned to do, after trying hard for a long time: · What exactly do you hope to accomplish this year?· She found the job frustrating, and felt she wasn't accomplishing anything there.
if you get results , you achieve what you are trying to do: · It was three or four years before we really started getting results.· This shows that if we devote sufficient energy and resources to a problem, we get results.· As I manager, I pride myself on getting results.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYADJECTIVES/NOUN + result
A computer system is used to collate information from across Britain. comparable figures for the same period of time last year Climate change could have disastrous effects on Earth. A hypothesis is tested by finding experimental evidence for it. I do not know what the final outcome will be. a freak result Losing weight is an indirect result of smoking cigarettes. Disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions. The probable result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels. New drugs are producing remarkable results. The evidence suggests that single fathers are more likely to work than single mothers. Our research has only recently begun to yield important results.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· The closure of the hospital is a direct result of Government reforms.
· Some job losses were the indirect result of cheap imports.
(=the result at the end of a long process)· The end result will be well worth the effort.
(=the final result)· The net result of fewer officers on the street was rising crime.
· Keep trying even if your first enquiry produces no immediate result.
(=a result that is impossible to avoid)· Weight loss is an inevitable result of the disease.
· These severe measures did not always produce the desired results.
· The charity has seen positive results from health care and farming projects.
phrases· The parachute failed to open properly, with disastrous results.
verbs· You can achieve the same result by simply clicking on the menu.
· A different approach might produce some interesting results.
(=cause something to happen)· The campaign did have some positive results.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES A computer system is used to collate information from across Britain. comparable figures for the same period of time last year· The result of the competition will be announced on April 3rd.
· The negotiations failed to achieve any concrete results.
· Scientific tests have produced conflicting results.
· The differing instructions led to confusion.
· Any delay in calling an ambulance may have resulted in her death.
· a terrible disease with devastating results
· Many illnesses here are a direct consequence of bad diet.
Climate change could have disastrous effects on Earth.· Cameras on the streets have produced dramatic results in reducing crime.
· The election results have been coming in all night.
· Poor farming practices have led to erosion of the soil.
· The school achieves consistently good exam results.
· You will receive your examination results in the post.
A hypothesis is tested by finding experimental evidence for it.· A series of rescue attempts ended in failure.
I do not know what the final outcome will be. a freak result Losing weight is an indirect result of smoking cigarettes.· Certain economic systems inevitably result in inequality.
Disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions.· the most likely outcome of the election
· The poll results are very encouraging.
· We hope there will be a positive outcome to the talks.
The probable result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels. New drugs are producing remarkable results.· The strike led to serious shortages of fuel in some areas.
· The results of this study suggest that the drug is effective in over 80% of cases.· His research confirmed the findings of earlier studies.
The evidence suggests that single fathers are more likely to work than single mothers.· The results of the survey have not yet been analysed.
· The test results are out on Friday.
· The test results showed that she had meningitis.
Our research has only recently begun to yield important results.· The rise of corporate power is a direct result of governments' actively adopting neoliberal economic policies.· This is a direct result of the people in it and the people leading it.· The differences are the direct result of evolution.· What they often fail to see is that cults are a direct result of blocked politics.· Some young people have died as a direct or indirect result of sniffing glue or other solvents.· Possibly as a direct result of the recession, there appears to be an increase in the reissue of major classics.· The extension of the disclosure obligation to arrangements was imposed as a direct result of criticisms following the Guinness affair.
· The final result of electoral votes was: Clinton 370, Bush 168, Perot 0.· Exit polling indicated the final results would reflect this spread.· The only major problem at this year's final results from the traditional fine weather in southern California.· For Democrats, the final result this year was easily achieved.· The final results will depend on the texture of your hair.· The final result is a permanently damaged knee joint.· But the final results placed him second and suggested that the Buchanan insurgency was ebbing.· Surprise fought for supremacy over sheer relief, the final result hardly strong enough to chase away the last vestiges of fear.
· Even a plain, cheapo warm white tube will give better results.· But, like an athlete, you must practice these exercises deliberately and consistently for the best results.· It is necessary to follow the routines exactly to obtain the best results.· Interactive marketing could help cut such expenses and may even deliver better results.· The best results were for the Ford Motor and the Dana corporations which predicted 45 percent of the total variance of returns.· The younger the wrinkles, the better the result.· Our relatively good results for reduced smoking in men suggest this may be an important conclusion.· For best results, thin the blooms when plants are covered with flowers.
· Therefore a draw becomes the inevitable result.· The inevitable result is that innocent people die at the hands of the state.· Magona has a surer touch when narrating the sweep of history that builds up to create inevitable results.· I interpret as the inevitable result of conflict between art and female obligation in upper-class, old-family Boston.· These are the inevitable results of leaving the merit of a book to be determined exclusively by market value.· The almost inevitable result: Housing prices will drop, hurting homeowners.· With grain prices kept at an artificially high price thereafter, the further impoverishment of those already poor was the inevitable result.· Violence becomes, as a result, an appealing and even an inevitable result.
· Comparison with and without adjustment for smoking gave similarly negative results.· So no real number, positive or negative, squares to produce a negative result.· Gram staining and culture gave negative results.· The investigation, he concluded without surprise, yielded negative results.· The phrase caught in his mind. Negative results.· However, it allows only about one third of patients to be diagnosed and therefore a negative result has little value.· Even failures to replicate are not very interesting to the journals; experiments with negative results therefore rarely get reported.· The boy was screened for inborn errors, with negative results.
· The net result is that the lack of that information results in the application being delayed for many months.· The net result would probably be active combat that could end in a draw.· The net results of all this?· The net result of war making by way of symbols is to widen the actual gap between luxury and poverty.· The net result, say some officials, is that foreign money has frequently ended up fertilising or irrigating opium fields.· The net result of this change is that return on sales will increase to 11. 9 percent.· The net result is a profit equal to the option premium.· Yet the net result of his pages of lists is to create a curious abundance-effect.
· Few approaches would produce more positive results on the actual curriculum in schools than review and retraining in this field.· Experts in the United States later said that positive results on such tests could result from other sources.· Get advice from your clinic about early intervention treatment options and support for people who have positive results.· All people with positive results will talk to counselors, Noble said.· It may not produce a positive result.· There are, however, a number of positive results to be drawn from his departure.· The charity has seen positive results from health care and farming projects.
· Both approaches appear to achieve similar results.· A succession of other polls have shown similar results.· Rowntree's stringent poverty line produced remarkably similar results to those of Booth.· Similar causes tend to produce similar results.· Changing attitude and power a certain amount will, on average, produce a somewhat similar result.· These men often have similar backgrounds and philosophies of life which lead to similar results and successes.· The experiments were repeated many times with similar results which were highly significant statistically.· A Boston Globe poll released Sunday had similar results: Dole was the frontrunner with 33 percent.
NOUN· The end result is a music in which rhythm and pattern dominate.· Innovation and experimentation can be honored only if the end result is awe-inspiring.· The end result will be that Londoners and London local authorities will pay millions more each year.· If done correctly, however, the end result is still a delicious loaf of bread, as good as if hand-kneaded.· And the end result is really rather good.· Should you model the entire structure as closely as possible, or model only the end results or capacities?· As wage rates rise, if the substitution effect dominates, the end result is falling consumption of time-intensive commodities.· No matter how he strutted and screamed, the end result was more like watching performance art than hearing a concert.
· Primary national science test results have improved steadily, with 78 per cent of pupils reaching the required standard last summer.· The test results were in and only his urine got a passing grade.· The disclosure about their son's positive test result was made at 2 to 3 weeks.· Tests generate more tests, and test results often lead to unwanted and unnecessary treatments.· The intestinal permeability test result was even less reliably related to the gliadin intake than the antigliadin antibody test.· Field test results were obtained from 102 sites in 35 states.· Health officials alleged that he had fabricated test results and lied about the dosages of a Debendox ingredient in tests on rabbits.· But as a group, ill veterans could be distinguished from healthy ones by overall test results.
VERB· The subsequent establishment of a one-party state would have achieved the same result.· Failure in government is not failure to achieve results, it is failure to secure reelection.· And his network will tell him about the consultant who's got to the top by achieving top-class results.· When was the last time government intervention achieved this type of results?· To achieve consistently good results with any staining procedure requires a considerable degree of skill.· Like the cabalistic use of hints and allusions, it achieves results seemingly out of proportion to the measures employed.· However, it was not easy to use and required a certain amount of both skill and effort to achieve decent results.· If McAfee can achieve results like this.
· Of course, more work is required to obtain smoother results, and this is an important consideration when doing calculations by hand.· Business units will then have wide discretion concerning how they structure themselves and operate to obtain the desired results.· Reliability refers to the ability to obtain the same results with repeated measures.· For technical reasons it was not always possible to obtain good results for the three probes on tissue from the same patient.· It is necessary to follow the routines exactly to obtain the best results.· Order and tell are like get but simply evoke more specific means of obtaining a result.· A Scandinavian study uses a randomisation scheme which will probably prevent the group from obtaining a scientifically valuable result.
· Conduct on other planes of behaviour may equally produce the same result.· Strangely enough, there is a general formula that does produce results.· Changing attitude and power a certain amount will, on average, produce a somewhat similar result.· Figure 9. 3 illustrates the distributions of world endowments that produce the result.· Clean-up contracts will be more stringently managed and terminated if they fail to produce results.· This may sound unduly harsh, but most attempts at clarifying organizational values produce numbingly similar results.· They are easy to use and often appear to produce quite good results.· Sometimes, by contrast, in not providing the answers, you produce the same dispiriting result.
· A researcher reports a particular result, and to verify it other scientists repeat the same experiment in their own labs.· Symantec will report its results July 25.· Previous studies of the effect of smoking on gall bladder disease have reported conflicting results.· More details on the special charge and layoffs are expected April 30 when McKesson reports its quarterly results.· Many people report good results from this, in terms of feeling fitter and happier.· Viacom is expected to report its financial results next month.· In this study, we report the long term results of dilatation in these patients.· Zaring Homes said it expects to report earnings results for the fourth quarter and year sometime in mid-February.
· Investigations in man have shown controversial results.· The panel recommended 12 months of therapy, rather than the previous standard six months because studies have shown better long-term results.· In the same study a small group of six carcinomas of the stomach showed comparable results.· A third round of injections showed similar results.· Two of the displays also show the results of paying too little attention to human factors!· Our figures show widespread differences of results between schools in the area.· It recently showed poor results on two internal safety audits.
· This hypothesis has yielded contradictory results.· This technique has yielded widely inconsistent results, however, and is now rarely performed.· The investigation, he concluded without surprise, yielded negative results.· In contemporary matters, Shoumatoff yields better results.· It is also far more likely than a reactive search to yield positive results.· Obviously, the eyes are colored by some simple rule that yields the results you have seen.· Studies of homoeopathic remedies in relation to prostaglandin metabolism may therefore yield interesting and fruitful results.· This method does not always yield a unique result.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► resultsPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1happening because of something [countable, uncountable] something that happens or exists because of something that happened beforeresult of- Answerable only to the president, they will suggest solutions to the ministries concerned and ensure they get results.
- Despite his frailty he represented virility, he got results, he at least reacted mIghtily.
- Except when he did work, he got results.
- In short, the record shows that a large percentage of quality improvement training programs do not get results.
- On the evidence, he was good at getting results.
- Pollution control is about action in the field and getting results.
- Self-development can he painful and confronting and getting results takes time.
- The task was so daunting that Alvarado told Falco and his teachers to do whatever it took to get results.
- The net result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels.
- The new system is designed to spread payments over several months but the net effect is that people pay more in total.
- But the net effect has been to leave exactly the same number dependent upon means-tested assistance.
- The net effect is to paralyze the organization in the present.
- The net effect of superimposing habituation on imprinting would be to displace the preference away from the familiar.
- The net result is clear: the wire will be pulled toward Mars and will stay taut under this combination of forces.
- The net result of this mechanism is increased sodium in the extracellular fluid.
- The net result, say some officials, is that foreign money has frequently ended up fertilising or irrigating opium fields.
- We found that neither in theory nor in practice need the net effect be one of disincentive.
- Yet the net result of his pages of lists is to create a curious abundance-effect.
Accidents are the inevitable result of driving too fast. High unemployment is a direct result of the recession.end/final/net result (=the result at the end of a long process) The net result of all these changes is that schools should be able to deliver a better service to pupils. Growing plants from seed can produce disappointing results. With a little effort you should achieve the desired result.as a result (of something) As a result of the pilots’ strike, all flights have had to be cancelled.with the result that Sara wasn’t at school last week, with the result that she missed an important test.2sports/elections [countable] the final number of points, votes etc at the end of a competition, game, or election: The results will be announced at midnight. the football resultsresult of A lot depends on the result of this match.3scientific tests [countable] the answers that are produced by a scientific study or test: Results suggest that diet is very important.result of Police are awaiting the results of a forensic examination.positive/negative/inconclusive results The experiments gave positive results in all cases.► see thesaurus at conclusion4examinations [countable] British English the mark you get in an examination SYN grade American English: When do we get our exam results?5success [countable] the achievement of something: She certainly knows how to get results. For best results, always use fresh ingredients when you are cooking.6business results [plural] the accounts of a business that show how successful it has been over a period of time, usually a year: British Airways has announced disappointing results for the first half of the year.7get a result British English informal to win a victory in a sports match: They were lucky to get a result on Saturday.COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + resulta direct result· The closure of the hospital is a direct result of Government reforms.an indirect result· Some job losses were the indirect result of cheap imports.the end/final result (=the result at the end of a long process)· The end result will be well worth the effort.the net result (=the final result)· The net result of fewer officers on the street was rising crime.the immediate result· Keep trying even if your first enquiry produces no immediate result.the inevitable result (=a result that is impossible to avoid)· Weight loss is an inevitable result of the disease.the desired result· These severe measures did not always produce the desired results.positive results· The charity has seen positive results from health care and farming projects.phraseswith disastrous results· The parachute failed to open properly, with disastrous results.verbsachieve/obtain a result· You can achieve the same result by simply clicking on the menu.produce a result· A different approach might produce some interesting results.have a result (=cause something to happen)· The campaign did have some positive results.THESAURUSresult something that happens because of something else: · The fire at the house was the result of a dropped cigarette.· Many people find that herbal remedies produce a good result.consequence something important that happens as the result of a decision or action: · Global warming will have serious consequences for the environment.· Rising prices are the inevitable consequence of the grain shortage.repercussions the bad effects that happen later as a result of an event, often a long time afterwards: · The economic crisis in the US is likely to have serious repercussions for the rest of the world.· The scandal could have major repercussions for his career.outcome the final result of a meeting, election, war etc: · The final outcome of the election remained in doubt for several days.· So, what is the likely outcome for Spain?the upshot the final result of a situation, especially when this was unexpected: · The upshot of all this was that the trial had to be delayed.the fruits of something literary the things that have been achieved as a result of someone’s efforts – used especially in the following phrases: · He did not live to see the fruits of his labours.· They can now enjoy the fruits of their success.result1 nounresult2 verbresult3 interjection
resultresult2 ●●○ W2 verb [intransitive] WORD ORIGINresult2
Origin:
1400-1500 Latin resultare ‘to jump back, result’, from saltare ‘to jump’VERB TABLE
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| Present | they | result |
| it | results | |
| Past | it, they | resulted |
| Present perfect | they | have resulted |
| it | has resulted | |
| Past perfect | it, they | had resulted |
| Future | it, they | will result |
| Future perfect | it, they | will have resulted |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Imagine the mosaic of development that might have resulted to serve the visitors and draw even more.
- In the past year there have been at least eight deaths in custody which are believed to have resulted from torture.
- Many of these were accepted during compromise negotiations, resulting in tighter regulations than originally proposed.
- Mr Lamont said a freeze in bills last year would have resulted in substantial increases for many businesses this year.
- Polgar resolved to do the same, although for years it resulted in severe poverty.
- The 1980 election results devastated feminists and progressives across the nation.
Longman Language Activatorthe result of a game, competition, election etc
the final number of points, votes etc at the end of a competition, election etc. In British English, result can also be used to talk about the end of a game or sports match: · It was a really exciting game, and the result was 2-1 to West Germany.· These are excellent results for the Christian Democratic Party.
the number of points that each team has at the end of a game or competition: · At the end of the game, the score was 32-15.what's the score: · What was the score?final score: · The final score was 2-1 to Juventus.
something that happens or exists because of something else something that happens because of someone's actions or because of something else that happened before: result of: · Her constant cough is the result of many years of smoking.· The results of the attack included two helicopters burnt out, and three groundcrew wounded.with the result that: · More and more people are using cars, with the result that towns are much more polluted.as a result: · Jobs are hard to get and, as a result, more young people are continuing their education.a direct result of something (=caused by only one thing even if people think there may be other causes): · Her parents believe that her death was a direct result of medical error.
when a person or situation is changed by something that happens or something that someone does: effect of: · The effects of the oil spill were devastating for wildlife.· the harmful effects of radiationhave an effect/have no effect: · All my efforts to persuade them were beginning to have an effect.· I've been taking these pills for three days, but so far they've had no effect.effect on: · The death of a parent can have very serious and long-lasting effects on a child.have a bad/good effect (on something/somebody): · Any increase in fuel costs could have a bad effect on business.
the consequences of an action, decision etc are the things that happen as a result of it, which are usually bad: consequence of: · Pain and illness are sometimes thought to be the unavoidable consequences of growing old.consequence for: · If river levels continue to rise, it will have very serious consequences for many people's homes.take/face the consequences (=accept the bad results of something you do): · People who run up big debts eventually have to face the consequences.damaging/dire/disastrous etc consequences: · Safety procedures had been ignored, with disastrous consequences.
formal all the possible results that a plan, action, or discovery could have, especially when they affect what you think or do or what happens in the future: implications of: · The legal implications of the case are extremely significant.implications for: · Any change in interest rates has important implications for most people's financial situation.important/significant/profound etc implications: · The discovery of planets orbiting other suns has profound implications.
the situation that exists at the end of a meeting, activity, or series of events, especially when no one knows what this will be until it actually happens: · Whatever the outcome, I hope we remain friends.· The talks had a better outcome than we had originally hoped.outcome of: · It's impossible to say for sure what the outcome of the election will be.affect/influence the outcome: · The patient's general health and fitness can also affect the outcome of the disease.predict the outcome: · At this point, I wouldn't even try to predict the outcome, but we're hoping for the best.
the result of something, especially when it is a little unusual or unexpected: upshot of: · What was the upshot of the trial?the upshot is that: · The upshot of that experience was that I decided I didn't want to study medicine after all.
the final situation that exists after a long time, process, or series of events: · It was impossible for many small businesses to survive, and the end result was the loss of many jobs.the end result is that: · If students constantly fail, the end result is that they switch off any interest in learning.
the final situation that exists when you consider all the details and facts - use this when this situation is not good: · The net result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels.the net result/effect is that: · The new system is designed to spread payments over several months but the net effect is that people pay more in total.
a bad effect that exists for a long time after the activity or event that caused it: · The earthquake struck a week ago but the city is still feeling the aftereffects.aftereffect of: · A large number of working days are lost through the aftereffects of alcohol abuse.psychological aftereffects: · The psychological aftereffects of a tragedy like the Zeebrugge disaster can stay with the survivors for years.
a result that happens in addition to the intended result a result that happens in addition to the result that you intended - use this especially about the unintended bad effects of medical treatment or drugs: · The drug can have side effects such as headaches and sickness.· Transplanting genes from one plant to another may have unintended side effects for the environment and the food supply.side effect of: · One of the side effects of chemotherapy is hair loss.dangerous/nasty/unpleasant etc side effects: · These pills don't normally have any unpleasant side-effects.
a result that is indirectly caused by something you do or that happens : indirect result of: · The job losses were an indirect result of lower cost imports.· The increase in greenhouse gases is the direct result of pollution, and the indirect result of a reduction in the atmosphere's ability to absorb them.
an unexpected result of an event or something you do, which happens in addition to the result you intended: by-product of: · One of the by-products of the peace treaty was the growth of trade between the two nations.· Another by-product of space exploration is a growing awareness of this planet's fragile environment.
formal something that is certain to happen in addition to the result you intend, so that you expect it but do not usually want it: corollary of: · Huge increases in unemployment were the corollary of the government's economic policy.a logical/natural/necessary etc corollary (of something): · A rapid increase in population would be a natural corollary of any such changes in the birth control program.the corollary of this is that: · The government has promised tax cuts, but the corollary of this is that there will be a reduction in public services.
an unexpected but useful result of something that you do, that happens in addition to the result that was intended: spin-off for: · One of the main spin-offs for countries that host the Olympic Games is increased business for hotels, restaurants, and theatres.have a spin-off : · Research into lasers has had important spin-offs for eye-surgery.
all the results of something you do, which affect people in ways that were not intended and which you do not always expect when you first make the decision to do it: ramifications of: · The ramifications of the decision whether to build a new airport or not are enormous.ramifications for: · The course that people choose to do at university can have ramifications for the rest of their lives.economic/legal/political etc ramifications: · Whatever the judges decide, the legal ramifications of the case will be with us for many years to come.wider ramifications (=more complicated results): · The introduction of national testing in schools had wider ramifications than people realized.
the additional and usually bad results of something that happens, which continue to affect people for a long time afterwards in a way that was not intended or expected: repercussions of: · The psychological repercussions of the accident might affect her for the rest of her life.have repercussions (on something): · The transport strike had all sorts of repercussions on other industries.important/profound/serious etc repercussions: · A scandal like this could have serious repercussions on his political career.economic/legal/political etc repercussions: · Even the possibility of a war in the Middle East has important political repercussions.
when one thing happens because of another if something happens because of an earlier problem, event etc, it happens as a result of it: · Sampras seemed likely to miss the US Open because of a back injury.· Because of problems with the fuel system, the launch has been put back a week.· She was chosen for the Peace Prize because of her courageous fight for democracy.
to happen because of something else that happened or was done: · Our success is the result of a great deal of hard work.· The big population increase in the US was partly the result of immigration.· It is thought that the train crash resulted from a fault on the line.
to be the result of actions, experiences or good or bad conditions: · The agreement was the product of 21 months of negotiations.· Saturday's goal was the product of some poor defending by the opposing team.
if something comes of a situation or activity, it happens because of it: · The company is interested in the merger: many positive things could come of it.nothing came/has come etc of something (=nothing happened because of something): · I've applied for that job, but so far nothing's come of it.no good comes etc of something (=something does not have a good result): · My mother always said that no good would come of the relationship.
if something, especially a problem, stems from something else, it develops because of it and is directly connected with it: stem from from (doing) something: · Many of my patients' anxieties stem from experiences in their childhood.· The dog's aggression stemmed from being kept locked up all day.stem from the fact that: · Part of the education problem stems from the fact that class sizes have increased dramatically in the last 5 years.
if something such as a problem or difficult situation arises from something, it starts to exist because of it: · The argument arose from a misunderstanding.· Lung cancer is just one of the many diseases that arise from smoking too many cigarettes.arise from the fact that: · The difficulty arises from the fact that there has been insufficient time to train new staff.
to happen or exist as a helpful or useful result of someone's actions, decisions or discussions: · We're waiting to see what comes out of the inquiry before we make a decision.· Much of what came out of the Rio Summit did not have an immediate effect.
happening because of something else: · He died as a result of cold and exhaustion.· Over 60 drugs have been removed from sale as a result of recent tests.
happening or existing because of something else that happened before: · Burrows took the resulting penalty kick.· Without government support the factory would be forced to close, with the consequent loss of thousands of jobs.· Britain's resulting debt burden was greater than that of the French.
to think that something happens because of something else to say or believe that one thing happens because of something else, when you are not completely sure that this is true: · When Charlie became ill, I was inclined to put it down to the pressures of his job.· No one was injured, and US officials put the incident down to "high spirits".
formal to say that someone or something is responsible for a situation or event - use this in official contexts: · The management attributed the success of the company to the new Marketing Director.· 1150 deaths a year can be attributed to drunk driving.
a series of events and results a series of events, each of which is the result of the one before, and which cannot be stopped: · When oil prices rise, prices of other goods all over the world rise in a chain reaction.chain reaction of: · A chain reaction of events eventually led to the Prime Minister's resignation.start/set off a chain reaction: · The revolution set off a chain reaction of revolts in neighbouring states.
British something that happens as a result of something that has happened before, and that you do not want to happen: knock-on effect of: · The knock-on effect of the rise in electricity prices is likely to be higher prices generally.knock-on effect on: · Any reduction in community care for the elderly will have a knock-on effect on hospitals.
a series of events or actions, each one of which is caused by the effects of the previous one - use this especially about a series of bad things that happen: · If schools were allowed to become more selective, there would be a domino effect.have a domino effect (on something): · Opponents of the scheme claimed that if the museum moved from Golden Gate Park it would have a domino effect on the other facilities.
to make something happen · I wish you wouldn't slam the door. It makes the floor shake.· Accidents don't always just happen - people can make them happen.· Gravity is the force that makes the planets move around the sun.
to make something happen, especially something unpleasant: · Heavy traffic is causing long delays on the roads.· About half of the chemicals that were tested caused cancer in rats.· The autopsy showed that her death was caused by liver failure.cause somebody trouble/problems/anxiety etc: · As children we were always causing our parents trouble.· Try to isolate the problems that are causing you the most difficulty.cause something to do something: · The power failure caused the whole computer system to shut down.
to be the particular reason for a problem or difficulty: · After a long investigation into the fire, faulty wiring was found to be the cause.be the cause of: · It's too early to say whether this virus is actually the cause of the disease.· An explosion on board appears to be the cause of the crash.be the leading/main cause of something: · The study showed that drug use is the leading cause of crime and violence.
to be the person or thing that causes something bad to happen, for example a mistake, a problem, or a serious accident: · The number of workplace accidents is increasing, but it is not clear who or what is responsible.be responsible for: · Heart disease was responsible for most of the deaths.· He was clearly responsible for the deaths and must be punished.be largely/mainly responsible for something: · Inflation was largely responsible for the economic crisis.
if an action or event results in something, it makes something happen: · Workers fear that the company's reorganization will result in layoffs.· Months of secret talks with the rebels finally resulted in the release of the hostages.· If left untreated, the condition will eventually result in blindness.
to start a process that finally makes something happen: · His research eventually led to the development of a vaccine.· The new regulations should lead to an improvement in our water supply.· The bank has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the robbers.
formal if a situation, event, or action gives rise to a particular feeling, situation etc, it starts the process that makes it happen: · The canal project gave rise to a malaria epidemic in the region.· The President's frequent cancellations have given rise to concerns about his health.
to make something happen, especially a change or an improved situation: bring about something: · The President will support any efforts to bring about a ceasefire.· Education is the best method of bringing about economic development.bring something about: · A lot of hard work by ordinary citizens eventually brought the changes about.
to make a particular condition that did not exist at all suddenly exist: · The white walls and mirrors helped to create an illusion of space.· Margot's outburst created an unpleasant atmosphere and most of the guests left early.· The end of the cold war helped create a situation in which more countries than ever have access to nuclear weapons.
if something makes for a particular situation, it makes it easier or more likely for that situation to exist: · The stormy weather made for a very bumpy landing.· Delicious food and wonderful company made for a very enjoyable evening.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES A computer system is used to collate information from across Britain. comparable figures for the same period of time last year Climate change could have disastrous effects on Earth. A hypothesis is tested by finding experimental evidence for it. I do not know what the final outcome will be. a freak result Losing weight is an indirect result of smoking cigarettes. Disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions. The probable result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels. New drugs are producing remarkable results. The evidence suggests that single fathers are more likely to work than single mothers. Our research has only recently begun to yield important results.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
A computer system is used to collate information from across Britain. comparable figures for the same period of time last year· The result of the competition will be announced on April 3rd.
· The negotiations failed to achieve any concrete results.
· Scientific tests have produced conflicting results.
· The differing instructions led to confusion.
· Any delay in calling an ambulance may have resulted in her death.
· a terrible disease with devastating results
· Many illnesses here are a direct consequence of bad diet.
Climate change could have disastrous effects on Earth.· Cameras on the streets have produced dramatic results in reducing crime.
· The election results have been coming in all night.
· Poor farming practices have led to erosion of the soil.
· The school achieves consistently good exam results.
· You will receive your examination results in the post.
A hypothesis is tested by finding experimental evidence for it.· A series of rescue attempts ended in failure.
I do not know what the final outcome will be. a freak result Losing weight is an indirect result of smoking cigarettes.· Certain economic systems inevitably result in inequality.
Disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions.· the most likely outcome of the election
· The poll results are very encouraging.
· We hope there will be a positive outcome to the talks.
The probable result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels. New drugs are producing remarkable results.· The strike led to serious shortages of fuel in some areas.
· The results of this study suggest that the drug is effective in over 80% of cases.· His research confirmed the findings of earlier studies.
The evidence suggests that single fathers are more likely to work than single mothers.· The results of the survey have not yet been analysed.
· The test results are out on Friday.
· The test results showed that she had meningitis.
Our research has only recently begun to yield important results.· Her fluency resulted in almost 100 books.· The absorption of 5-ASA by the colon is poor, resulting in very low serum and urine concentrations and high faecal concentrations.· This question resulted in almost one-third saying that they themselves might break the law.· Every evening the make-up would be wiped off with a towel resulting in quite a large laundry bill for each Girl.· A thinly-veiled threat of an academic Government inspectorate resulted in more open, external audit of performance in teaching and research.· Heavy falls of snow will result in more cold water.· It followed that further improvements would result in even higher earnings.· However, the various limitations of both models results in there being few clear conclusions from the research.
NOUN· In fact, innumerable changes will result affecting agricultural, housing, medical, clothing and amusement policies.· A two-thirds vote would only be required if changes result in a net increase in taxes.· The resulting estimates will then be used to calculate the changes in welfare resulting from some simple price reduction scenarios of 1992.· These changes may result in somewhat greater reductions in employee numbers than we had previously envisaged, in addition to any transfer out of teams.· Again the assumption is that no genuine change will result if the confidence of practitioners is totally undermined. 12.· Induced trade deficits caused by such structural change may not result in an appropriate exchange rate adjustment.· Group Services has had to reflect these changes resulting in a cutback on staff numbers with the loss of many valued colleagues.
· The trouble is that when they are they result in deaths.· Using either product can result in injury and death.· Rosie Johnston was at the centre of the scandal which resulted in Olivia's death six years ago.· The disorders continued for seven days, resulting in the death of fifteen whites and twenty-three blacks.· In 1970 a large area of bamboo flowered and died resulting in many deaths through starvation in the panda population.· Since 1981, there have been 665 crashes at state crossings, resulting in 81 deaths and 205 injuries.· A major blood condition which resulted in early death.· All have returned to normal without permanent damage, although hyponatremia occurring during surgery has resulted in death or permanent brain damage.
· But this very failure has resulted in the survival of an unusual amount of information about the opera season.· If the corporate world is wrong, some spectacular failures could result.· Those failures resulted in the deaths of three men...· Such a failure could well result in L Detachment simply being wound up.
· This was to result in an overall increase of fifty beds.· With those operations closing, it is not expected to result in a net increase in permanent jobs.· Officials have said the bonds will be retired with surplus water system funds and will result in no tax increase.· This results in an increase of glycogen in all organs and abnormally large lysosomes.· But both seem extremely problematic and poorly thought out, and if implemented might just result in an increase in infections.· So far, Hanley said, sliding supplies have not resulted in significant price increases.· The resulting increase in the deficit would reduce net national savings.
· When fighting does occur - as when two evenly matched individuals meet - it seldom results in injury.· The court pointed out that even a game of hopscotch could suddenly break into a fight resulting in serious injury.· In a proportion of cases it results from massive injuries to the chest and vital organs.· Using either product can result in injury and death.· Cars in the latter colours had 133 crashes resulting in injury per 10,000 cars in 1991.· He certainly did not envy him his domestic problems or his resulting injuries to soul and face.· Though the man-apes often fought and wrestled one another, their disputes very seldom resulted in serious injuries.· The move had sparked violent protests among students, parents and teachers, resulting in seven injuries and ten arrests.
· There will then be 3n control areas per cylinder on the 3350 and no loss of performance will result from the transfer.· The loss of consciousness results from the epileptic process involving hippocampal regions of the medial temporal lobes.· Will operator charges by Railtrack be reflected in higher fares and possible loss of patronage resulting from cross price elasticity?· The losses initially will result from heavy expenditures to start up operations in the region, he said.· This more than made up for the Tramway Department's loss of revenue resulting from the suspension of the service!· Needless loss of life resulted from a policy that emphasized backing away from provocation and discouraging self-defense.· The compensatory award is intended to reimburse you for financial loss resulting from the unfair dismissal.· Instead, rates fell and large losses resulted, Mr Goldinger told customers.
· This can result due to reductions in overmanning and improvements in other types of slack management procedures.· This resulted in a marked reduction in the construction of dwellings in the public sector.· These changes may result in somewhat greater reductions in employee numbers than we had previously envisaged, in addition to any transfer out of teams.· As expected, shadowing did result in a significant reduction in right field advantage for the verbal task.· My amendment would result in a reduction in the burden on these people to the tune of 50 percent.· But both suffered from the blurring of detail which resulted from the reduction in size that their drawings underwent in printed form.· Helen's frustration with people who don't appreciate her could result in a marked reduction in her tolerance level.· The current recommended diabetic dietary regimen appears to result in a reduction in lipid cardiovascular risk.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
if something results from something else, it is caused by itresult from- The net result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels.
- The new system is designed to spread payments over several months but the net effect is that people pay more in total.
- But the net effect has been to leave exactly the same number dependent upon means-tested assistance.
- The net effect is to paralyze the organization in the present.
- The net effect of superimposing habituation on imprinting would be to displace the preference away from the familiar.
- The net result is clear: the wire will be pulled toward Mars and will stay taut under this combination of forces.
- The net result of this mechanism is increased sodium in the extracellular fluid.
- The net result, say some officials, is that foreign money has frequently ended up fertilising or irrigating opium fields.
- We found that neither in theory nor in practice need the net effect be one of disincentive.
- Yet the net result of his pages of lists is to create a curious abundance-effect.
We are still dealing with problems resulting from errors made in the past. How would you cope with unemployment and the resulting loss of income?result in something phrasal verb to make something happen SYN cause: an accident that resulted in the death of two passengersresult1 nounresult2 verbresult3 interjection
resultresult3 interjection informal COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES A computer system is used to collate information from across Britain. comparable figures for the same period of time last year Climate change could have disastrous effects on Earth. A hypothesis is tested by finding experimental evidence for it. I do not know what the final outcome will be. a freak result Losing weight is an indirect result of smoking cigarettes. Disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions. The probable result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels. New drugs are producing remarkable results. The evidence suggests that single fathers are more likely to work than single mothers. Our research has only recently begun to yield important results.
A computer system is used to collate information from across Britain. comparable figures for the same period of time last year· The result of the competition will be announced on April 3rd.
· The negotiations failed to achieve any concrete results.
· Scientific tests have produced conflicting results.
· The differing instructions led to confusion.
· Any delay in calling an ambulance may have resulted in her death.
· a terrible disease with devastating results
· Many illnesses here are a direct consequence of bad diet.
Climate change could have disastrous effects on Earth.· Cameras on the streets have produced dramatic results in reducing crime.
· The election results have been coming in all night.
· Poor farming practices have led to erosion of the soil.
· The school achieves consistently good exam results.
· You will receive your examination results in the post.
A hypothesis is tested by finding experimental evidence for it.· A series of rescue attempts ended in failure.
I do not know what the final outcome will be. a freak result Losing weight is an indirect result of smoking cigarettes.· Certain economic systems inevitably result in inequality.
Disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions.· the most likely outcome of the election
· The poll results are very encouraging.
· We hope there will be a positive outcome to the talks.
The probable result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels. New drugs are producing remarkable results.· The strike led to serious shortages of fuel in some areas.
· The results of this study suggest that the drug is effective in over 80% of cases.· His research confirmed the findings of earlier studies.
The evidence suggests that single fathers are more likely to work than single mothers.· The results of the survey have not yet been analysed.
· The test results are out on Friday.
· The test results showed that she had meningitis.
Our research has only recently begun to yield important results.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
Result! said when you have just done something successfully- The net result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels.
- The new system is designed to spread payments over several months but the net effect is that people pay more in total.
- But the net effect has been to leave exactly the same number dependent upon means-tested assistance.
- The net effect is to paralyze the organization in the present.
- The net effect of superimposing habituation on imprinting would be to displace the preference away from the familiar.
- The net result is clear: the wire will be pulled toward Mars and will stay taut under this combination of forces.
- The net result of this mechanism is increased sodium in the extracellular fluid.
- The net result, say some officials, is that foreign money has frequently ended up fertilising or irrigating opium fields.
- We found that neither in theory nor in practice need the net effect be one of disincentive.
- Yet the net result of his pages of lists is to create a curious abundance-effect.