Word
result
Phoneticsre·sult, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈzəɫt/
UK/ɹɪzˈʌlt/
Definitions
01a consequence
A1 · Beginner Countable noun
n. something that happens because of an earlier action or situation.
n. a consequence, effect, or outcome arising from a specific cause or set of circumstances.
日本語:結果※
“The traffic jam was a result of the heavy rain this morning.”
“The sudden increase in sales was a direct result of the aggressive marketing campaign launched last quarter.”
Synonyms
02a score or grade
A2 · Elementary Countable noun Sports
n. the final score in a game or the grade you get on an exam.
n. the final score of a sporting contest or the documented grade from an examination.
日本語:結果※
“I am waiting for my exam results to arrive in the mail.”
“The final result of the match was a draw, leaving both teams tied at the top of the league table.”
03a success
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a successful or positive outcome from your hard work.
n. a tangible or beneficial effect achieved through effort or a specific process.
日本語:成果※
“The doctors are happy because the new treatment is producing good results.”
“After months of research, the team finally saw a result that justified their initial hypothesis.”
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Antonyms
04to cause or follow
B1 · Intermediate
v. to happen because of something else.
v. to occur as a consequence of a particular cause; often used with 'from' or 'in'.
“Many health problems result from eating too much sugar.”
“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).
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.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “result” in context.
Confusables
Result is the neutral outcome of an action, while consequence implies a negative or serious logical follow-up.
RememberResult is the score; consequence is the penalty.
Real-World Examples
“Agriculture experts say high egg prices have largely resulted from severe avian flu outbreaks, but the Trump administration's tariffs and the war with Iran have also put pressure on farmers.” “Zealand Pharmaceuticals, a Danish biotech company, also shared results from its study published Sept. 29 in the Lancet of its amylin-based compound petrelintide, an experimental weekly injectable.” Etymology
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”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
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