result

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/rɪˈzʌlt/

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caused by something

[countable] a thing that is caused or produced because of something else

And did your intervention produce the desired result?
to yield/achieve a result
result of something The company's failure was a direct result of bad management.
This book is the result of 25 years of research.
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school.
as a result He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job.
as a result of something She died as a result of her injuries.
with the result that… The farm was flooded, with the result that the crop was lost.
with… results He decided to get involved, with disastrous results.

Synonyms resultresult

consequence
outcome
repercussion

These are all words for a thing that is caused because of something else.

result
a thing that is caused or produced by something else:
- She died as a result of her injuries.
- This book is the result of 25 years of research.
consequence
(rather formal) a result of something that has happened, especially a bad result:
- This decision could have serious consequences for the industry.
Consequences is used most frequently to talk about possible negative results of an action. It is commonly used with such words as adverse, dire, disastrous, fatal, harmful, negative, serious, tragic and unfortunate. Even when there is no adjective, consequences often suggests negative results.
outcome
the result of an action or process:
- We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.

result or outcome?Result is often used to talk about things that are caused directly by something else: Aggression is often the result of fear. Outcome is more often used to talk about what happens at the end of a process when the exact relation of cause and effect is less clear: Aggression is often the outcome of fear. Result is often used after an event to talk about what happened. Outcome is often used before an action or process to talk about what is likely to happen.

repercussion (rather formal) an indirect and usually bad result of an action or event that may happen some time afterwards.

Patterns

to have consequences/repercussions for somebody/something
with the result/consequence/outcome that…
a(n)/the possible result/consequences/outcome/repercussions
a(n)/the likely/inevitable result/consequences/outcome
(a/an) negative results/consequences/outcome/repercussions
far-reaching/serious results/consequences/repercussions
to have a result/consequences/an outcome/repercussions

Language Bank because ofbecause ofExplaining reasons

- The number of people with diabetes is growing, partly because of an increase in levels of obesity.
- The number of overweight children has increased dramatically in recent years, largely as a result of changes in diet and lifestyle.
- The increase in childhood obesity is largely due to/the result of changes in lifestyle and diet over the last twenty years.
- Many obese children are bullied at school on account of their weight.
- Part of the problem with treating childhood obesity stems from the fact that parents do not always recognize that their children are obese.
- Childhood obesity may be caused by genetic factors, as well as environmental ones.

Language Bank consequentlyconsequentlyDescribing the effect of something

- One consequence of changes in diet over recent years has been a dramatic increase in cases of childhood obesity.
- Many parents today do not have time to cook healthy meals for their children. Consequently/As a consequence, many children grow up eating too much junk food.
- Many children spend their free time online instead of playing outside. As a result, more and more of them are becoming overweight.
- Last year junk food was banned in schools. The effect of this has been to create a black market in the playground, with pupils bringing sweets from home to sell to other pupils.

Extra Examples

Although big teams may not be the most efficient, many architects believe they yield the best result.
You may need to apply several coats to achieve the result that you want.
It was the predictable result of their negligence.
He regards this as the inevitable result of market forces.
A change in advertising focus can have positive results.
My interference had a rather unfortunate result.
Parking restrictions were lifted, with the result that the road is permanently blocked by cars.
They changed places, with unexpected results.
The end result is a great album.
The overall result is impressive and persuasive.
These actions were taken as a direct result of the strike.
This was not the result we had hoped to achieve.
Einstein said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
When I showed my customer the final result he was thrilled.
Their aim was to build community cohesion, but the net result has been just the opposite.
The end result of using this method is that learners leave the classroom discouraged.
We have worked very hard, and the result is amazing.
When I tried to make my own sourdough bread the result was disappointing.

Topics Change, cause and effecta1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

beneficial
encouraging
favourable/favorable
…

verb + result

deliver
have
produce
…

preposition

as a/the result
with a/the result

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of game/election

[countable] the final score or the name of the winner in a sports event, competition, election, etc.

the election results
The announcer was reading out the football results.
result of something They will announce the result of the vote tonight.

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The aim was to influence the result of the presidential elections.
The announcer read out the results.
The judges announced the medal results yesterday in the International Wine Challenge.
If you do not want to know the result of the game, look away now.
We'll have all the final results on our show tonight.
The final results saw Canada holding on to first over Italy.
We'll bring you the official results as soon as we get them.
The election result was inconclusive.
The finalists stand nervously awaiting the result.
It was the party's best result since 1997.
This was a disastrous result for the Conservatives.
A vote of no confidence would damage the Prime Minister regardless of the result.

Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsa1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

election
electoral
poll
…

verb + result

announce
read out
influence
…

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[countable, usually singular] (British English, informal) a victory or a success

We badly need to get a result from this match.
This was a great result for us.
He left. Result! (= used when you are happy something has happened)

Extra Examples

Anything less than a major defeat against Chelsea would be a result.
He actually liked the arrangement--a result for me!
This decision is a result for everyone who cares about our village history.
We're not disappointed at all--in fact, we consider this a result.
My wife found 115 euros in our travel wallet from a previous holiday. What a result!

of exam

[countable, usually plural] (British English) the mark or grade you get in an exam or in a number of exams

Have you had your results yet?
When do you get your exam results?

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Millions of students are anxiously awaiting their results.
She had disappointing results at A-level, but went on to do very well at university.
A-level results come out next week.
My results came through the post.
I spoke to them about the importance of goals and believing in themselves, regardless of their final year results.
We had a 99% pass rate, the school's best results ever.
My best result was an A* in Geography.
It's results day on Thursday.

Topics Educationa1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

encouraging
excellent
good
…

verb + result

get
have

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of test/research

[countable, usually plural] the information that you get from a scientific test or piece of research

Other research has yielded similar results.
The doctor will explain your blood test results.
a positive/negative test result
result of something the results of a study
The results of our experiment indicate that environmental factors play a part.
The results obtained were compared with previous results.

Wordfinder

analysis
evaluate
evidence
experiment
hypothesis
laboratory
research
result
science
study

Collocations Scientific researchScientific researchTheory

formulate/advance a theory/hypothesis
build/construct/create/develop a simple/theoretical/mathematical model
develop/establish/provide/use a theoretical/conceptual framework
advance/argue/develop the thesis that…
explore an idea/a concept/a hypothesis
make a prediction/an inference
base a prediction/your calculations on something
investigate/evaluate/accept/challenge/reject a theory/hypothesis/model

Experiment

design an experiment/a questionnaire/a study/a test
do research/an experiment/an analysis
make observations/measurements/calculations
carry out/conduct/perform an experiment/a test/a longitudinal study/observations/clinical trials
run an experiment/a simulation/clinical trials
repeat an experiment/a test/an analysis
replicate a study/the results/the findings
observe/study/examine/investigate/assess a pattern/a process/a behaviour
fund/support the research/project/study
seek/provide/get/secure funding for research

Results

collect/gather/extract data/information
yield data/evidence/similar findings/the same results
analyse/examine the data/soil samples/a specimen
consider/compare/interpret the results/findings
fit the data/model
confirm/support/verify a prediction/a hypothesis/the results/the findings
prove a conjecture/hypothesis/theorem
draw/make/reach the same conclusions
read/review the records/literature
describe/report an experiment/a study
present/publish/summarize the results/findings
present/publish/read/review/cite a paper in a scientific journal

Extra Examples

Survey results indicate that a majority of consumers are willing to pay more for better quality meat.
Preliminary results suggest that there is no cause for concern.
Test results showed high amounts of lead in the samples.
They reported the results of an extensive survey of undergraduates.
She presented her results at the American Psychological Society's annual conference.
He will publish full results in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Clinical results have been very encouraging.
if a woman receives an abnormal result on a blood test
Once you have a positive result on a home pregnancy test, you should contact your doctor.
The same result was obtained for wheat as for corn, cotton, oats, and soybeans.
We compared the results with those from other population groups.
They are eagerly awaiting the results of the 5-year trial.
Work on the plan has been halted, pending the results of a judicial investigation.
Different labs may report results in different ways.
Care is needed when interpreting these results.
He expects to have final results later this year.
I haven't had the X-ray results yet.
Researchers have found conflicting results on the effects of the drug.
Scientists tested 20 drugs, all with negative results.
Such approaches may give misleading results.
That could bias study results.
The doctor is still waiting for my results.
The results from various recent surveys were evaluated.
The results provide many insights into the mating rituals of these animals.
The study produced inconclusive results.
There are 3 ways to obtain more accurate results in cases such as this.
These results differ somewhat from those reported by previous studies.
These results highlight the growing threat posed by this infection.
They hope to publish their results next month.
We found some puzzling results.
The team has achieved promising results during testing.
We have yet to see any concrete results from the research.
We ran the test again to verify the result.
statistically significant results

Topics Scientific researcha1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

early
initial
preliminary
…

verb + result

await
wait for
get
…

result + verb

demonstrate something
illustrate something
reflect something
…

preposition

pending the result of
result from

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of computer search

[countable, usually plural] the information that you get from a computer search

My search produced several thousand results.
The user can control how the search results are displayed.
the first page of search results

success

results

[plural] things that are achieved successfully

The project is beginning to show results.
a coach who knows how to get results from his players
For best results, defrost fully before use.

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I don't just make promises, I deliver results.
a process that delivers superior results
When is all your effort going to show some results?
They've paid a lot of money and they expect results.
Measurable results are the key to motivation on any diet.
Here's how to get the best long-term results from your mutual funds.
Her commitment to excellence yields results.
The area has been experiencing a building boom, with mixed results.
He wrote and directed the movie, to very mixed results.
If you can't get satisfactory results on your own, remember that professional help is available.
Charging a client by the hour, regardless of results, offers little transparency.

Topics Successa2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

concrete
tangible

verb + result

come up with
deliver
get
…

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of business

[countable, usually plural] the amount of profit or loss made by a business over a particular period of time

Companies are required by law to report their financial results on a quarterly basis.
The company will publish its interim results (= before the final results are known) on Monday.
The corporation is expected to announce improved results for the last quarter.

Extra Examples

On March 4 the company announces its interim results.
Sales were some 40% above this year's expected results.
The company blamed the poor results on bad weather.
a series of disappointing financial results
He reviewed the company's quarterly results.
The sector showed results that were down on last year.
GrainCorp and AWB have announced strong half-year results.

Word Originlate Middle English (as a verb): from medieval Latin resultare ‘to result’, earlier in the sense ‘spring back’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + saltare (frequentative of salire ‘to jump’). The noun dates from the early 17th cent.

result

verb

OPAL WOPAL S

/rɪˈzʌlt/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they result	/rɪˈzʌlt/ /rɪˈzʌlt/
he / she / it results	/rɪˈzʌlts/ /rɪˈzʌlts/
past simple resulted	/rɪˈzʌltɪd/ /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past participle resulted	/rɪˈzʌltɪd/ /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
-ing form resulting	/rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/ /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

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result in something to make something happen
- A heavy frost could result in loss of the crop.
- They expect the changes to result in a definite improvement.
- The campaign resulted in significant sales increases.
- The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths.
- This move will inevitably result in the loss of a lot of jobs.
- result in somebody/something doing something These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship.
- All these things will ultimately result in you losing weight.
Language Bank cause
causeX causes Y
- Childhood obesity can cause/lead to long-term health problems.
- Changes in lifestyle and diet over the last twenty years have caused/led to/resulted in a sharp increase in childhood obesity.
- Several factors, including changes in diet and lifestyle, have contributed to the increase in childhood obesity.
- Research suggests that fast food and soft drinks directly contribute to childhood obesity.
- Genetics, lifestyle and diet are all important factors in cases of childhood obesity.
- Even small changes in lifestyle and diet can bring about significant weight loss.
Extra Examples
- Reviews of the policy have not resulted in any changes.
- Purchasing used equipment can result in a 50% cost reduction.
- Complacency could easily result in tragedy.
- Such measures are likely to result in decreased motivation of the workforce.
- The case was thought unlikely to result in a conviction.
- The charges could have potentially resulted in a death sentence.
- It's true that a sudden shock can result ultimately in hair loss or greying.
- the approach that is most certain to result in failure
- A claim will likely result in higher insurance premiums.
- This is a situation which usually results in one of the kids crying.
- He laughed all the way through the performance, which resulted in him getting the sack.
- The film encountered numerous production problems, resulting in it running behind schedule.
- The murder resulted in a number of steps being taken to increase security.
Topics Change, cause and effectb1
[intransitive] to happen because of something else that happened first
- When water levels rise, flooding results.
- result from something job losses resulting from changes in production
- It was a large explosion and the resulting damage was extensive.
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- Distortion of the glass could result from abrupt changes in air temperature.
- pollution resulting from the use of chemical fertilizers
- Data loss may result from a system failure.
- About 87 percent of lung cancers are thought to result from smoking.
- These problems often result from lack of knowledge or understanding.
- Consider the negative consequences which have resulted from their actions.
- If the weight is excessive, structural damage could result.
- If victims of severe poisoning are not treated immediately, death will usually result.
- These fires cause hundreds of thousands of pounds of damage—not to mention the distress and upheaval that inevitably results.
- When people suffer from trauma, self-destructive or aggressive behavior often results.
- Her parents interfere, and problems result.
- Niven was fouled in the box and Bamber equalised from the resulting penalty.
- He lost his job, and the resulting financial strain put pressure on his marriage.
- In the resulting chaos the dog escaped.
- The company is closing six stores with a resulting loss of 400 jobs.
Topics Change, cause and effectb2