What does "result" mean?

1. (a consequence) something that happens because of an earlier action or situation. 2. (a score or grade) the final score in a game or the grade you get on an exam. 3. (a success) a successful or positive outcome from your hard work. 4. (to cause or follow) to happen because of something else.

How do you use "result"?

The verb is intransitive and typically requires the preposition 'from' (to indicate the cause) or 'in' (to indicate the effect).

Is it correct to say "The accident resulted of the ice."?

No — say "The accident resulted from the ice.". Use 'result from' for the cause and 'result in' for the effect.

result

n. · v.

US //ɹiˈzəɫt// UK //ɹɪzˈʌlt// re·sult

1 a consequence (n.)
A1 Beginner

something that happens because of an earlier action or situation.

a consequence, effect, or outcome arising from a specific cause or set of circumstances.

Example

The traffic jam was a result of the heavy rain this morning.

Example

The sudden increase in sales was a direct result of the aggressive marketing campaign launched last quarter.
- cause
- origin
2 a score or grade (n.)
A2 Elementary Sport

the final score in a game or the grade you get on an exam.

the final score of a sporting contest or the documented grade from an examination.

Example

I am waiting for my exam results to arrive in the mail.

Example

The final result of the match was a draw, leaving both teams tied at the top of the league table.

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3 a success (n.)
B1 Intermediate

a successful or positive outcome from your hard work.

a tangible or beneficial effect achieved through effort or a specific process.

Example

The doctors are happy because the new treatment is producing good results.

Example

After months of research, the team finally saw a result that justified their initial hypothesis.
- achievement
- success
- failure
4 to cause or follow (v.)
B1 Intermediate

to happen because of something else.

to occur as a consequence of a particular cause; often used with 'from' or 'in'.

Example

Many health problems result from eating too much sugar.

Example

The negotiations resulted in a compromise that satisfied both the union and the management.

Usage

The verb is intransitive and typically requires the preposition 'from' (to indicate the cause) or 'in' (to indicate the effect).
- cause
- trigger
Pitfall

The accident resulted of the ice.

The accident resulted from the ice.

Use 'result from' for the cause and 'result in' for the effect.

Origin

Recorded since 1432 as Middle English resulten, from Medieval Latin resultare, in Classical Latin "to spring forward, rebound", the frequentative of the past participle of resilio (“to rebound”), from re- (“back”) + salio (“to jump, leap”).