—n.
1 a consequence, issue, or outcome of something.
2 a satisfactory outcome; a favourable result (gets results).
3 a quantity, formula, etc., obtained by calculation.
4 (in pl.) a list of scores or winners etc. in an examination or sporting event.
—v.intr.
1 (often foll. by from) arise as the actual consequence or follow as a logical consequence (from conditions, causes, etc.).
2 (often foll. by in) have a specified end or outcome (resulted in a large profit).
Phrases and idioms:
without result in vain; fruitless.
Derivatives:
resultful adj. resultless adj.
Etymology: ME f. med.L resultare f. L (as RE-, saltare frequent. of salire jump)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.