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Etymology

Recorded since 1432, Middle English, 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”)

Verb

result (third-person singular simple present results, present participle resulting, simple past and past participle resulted) (intransitive)

1. To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
2. (intransitive, followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about
3. (law) To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
4. (obsolete) To leap back; to rebound.

Noun

result (plural results)

1. That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
2. The fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
4. (obsolete) A flying back; resilience.
5. (sports) The final score in a game.
6. (by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.

Interjection

result

1. (Britain) An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.

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