Meaning & use

result

noun·Everyday

Something that happens because of an action, event, or process.

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The result of the repair was a much quieter engine.

We recorded the result after each trial.

A note on using this word

As a result introduces an effect. Result from points to a cause, while result in points to an outcome.

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