result

Meanings

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
• a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
  • "he computed the result to four decimal places"
• something that results
  • "he listened for the results on the radio"
• the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
• issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
  • "result in tragedy"
• have as a result or residue
• come about or follow as a consequence
  • "nothing will result from this meeting"

Synonyms

answer, consequence, effect, ensue, event, final result, issue, lead, leave, outcome, resolution, resultant, resultant role, solution, solvent, termination, upshot