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results

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ɹiˈzəɫts// UK //ɹɪzˈʌlts// re·sults

n. the information you get at the end of a test, a race, or a scientific study. It shows how well you did or what happened in the end.

n. the outcome or consequence of a particular action, process, or investigation. Often used in the plural to refer to a set of data or scores from an examination or experiment.


SIMPLE

The doctor called me with my test results this morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's financial results for the last quarter were much better than the directors expected.

COMPLEX

While the initial results of the clinical trial appear promising, the researchers caution that long-term data are still required to confirm the drug's safety profile.

Synonyms
Usage

Frequently used in the plural when referring to academic grades or the findings of a study.

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