result

interjection

1
mainly spoken
used when someone has achieved something
I passed my driving test first go. Result!
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 18/04/2012
Open Dictionary - April2012

Interjection☞result

result

noun

UK /rɪˈzʌlt/

Word Forms

singular	result
plural	results

1
countable/uncountable something that is caused directly by something else that has happened previously
result of:
He said the incident was the result of a misunderstanding.
with the result that:
There is a shortage of cheap housing, with the result that many people are leaving the city.
as a result (of something) (=because of something):
Colby died as the result of a heart attack.
York Road will be closed and delays are likely as a result.
a direct result (of something):
The cuts are a direct result of a lack of state funding.
the end/final result (of something):
Video is cheaper, though the end results are less polished.
Synonyms and related words
General words for results and outcomes
result
outcome
influence
2
countable the final score, or the name of the winner of a sports event or election
Have you heard the racing results?
The election result was a disaster for the party.
result of:
the surprise result of the Australian Grand Prix
Synonyms and related words
General words for results and outcomes
result
outcome
influence
Synonyms and related words
Elections and relating to the electoral system
alternative vote
AV
ballot rigging
3
countable often plurala piece of information that is obtained by examining, studying, or calculating something
Our results show that an effective vaccine is feasible.
result of:
The results of the survey will be published shortly.
Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts
information
data
content
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with result as the object
▪ analyse, announce, collate, interpret, publish, release, report, summarize
4
countable usually pluraleducationBritishthe mark that a student receives in an examination or series of examinations. The American word is grade
You should get your exam results next week.
Synonyms and related words
Grades and marks given for school or university work
A
A minus/B minus/C minus/D minus
A plus/B plus/C plus/D plus
5

results
plural success that is achieved by your actions or efforts
We need to see some results before we commit ourselves further.
get results:
He breaks rules, but he gets results.
Synonyms and related words
General words for success
success
luck
triumph
6

results
plural businessa financial document showing a company’s performance during a particular period of time
The CEO resigned last week after a disappointing set of annual results.
Synonyms and related words
Accounts, accountancy and accountants
account
accountancy
accountant
7
singular Britishinformala success or a win, especially in a sports event
get a result:
The Scots are hoping to get a result against England.
Synonyms and related words
A victory in a game or competition
grand slam
victory
win

result

noun

US /rɪˈzʌlt/

Word Forms

singular	result
plural	results

1
countable/uncountable something that is caused directly by something else that has happened previously
result of:
He said the incident was the result of a misunderstanding.
with the result that:
There is a shortage of cheap housing, with the result that many people are leaving the city.
as a result (of something) (=because of something):
Colby died as the result of a heart attack.
York Road will be closed and delays are likely as a result.
a direct result (of something):
The cuts are a direct result of a lack of state funding.
the end/final result (of something):
Video is cheaper, though the end results are less polished.
Synonyms and related words
General words for results and outcomes
result
outcome
influence
2
countable the final score, or the name of the winner of a sports event or election
The election result was a disaster for the party.
result of:
the surprise result of the Australian Grand Prix
Synonyms and related words
General words for results and outcomes
result
outcome
influence
Synonyms and related words
Elections and relating to the electoral system
advance poll
alternative vote
AV
3
countable often plurala piece of information that is obtained by examining, studying, or calculating something
Our results show that an effective vaccine is feasible.
result of:
The results of the survey will be published shortly.
You can get the results of your blood test from the nurse.
Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts
information
data
content
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with result as the object
▪ analyze, announce, collate, interpret, publish, release, report, summarize
4

results
plural success that is achieved by your actions or efforts
We need to see some results before we commit ourselves further.
get results:
He breaks rules, but he gets results.
Synonyms and related words
General words for success
success
luck
triumph
5

results
plural businessa financial document showing a company’s performance during a particular period of time
The CEO resigned last week after a disappointing set of annual results.
Synonyms and related words
Accounts, accountancy and accountants
account
accountancy
accountant
6
countable usually pluraleducationBritishthe grade that a student receives
You should get your exam results next week.
Synonyms and related words
Grades and marks given for school or university work
A
A minus/B minus/C minus/D minus
a passing grade/mark

result

verb intransitive

UK /rɪˈzʌlt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	result
he/she/it	results
present participle	resulting
past tense	resulted
past participle	resulted

1
to be caused directly by something that has happened previously
Check that the bolts are secured, or an accident could result.
result from:
The arrests resulted from an anonymous telephone call.
Synonyms and related words
To involve, or to be the result of something
result
follow
come out of

phrasal verbs

result in

result

verb intransitive

US /rɪˈzʌlt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	result
he/she/it	results
present participle	resulting
past tense	resulted
past participle	resulted

1
to be caused directly by something that has happened previously
Check that the bolts are secured, or an accident could result.
result from:
The arrests resulted from an anonymous telephone call.
Synonyms and related words
To involve, or to be the result of something
result
follow
come out of

phrasal verbs

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