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  • Definition
    • result :a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
      • the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise|his decision had depressing consequences for business|he acted very wise after the event

    • result :issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
      • result in tragedy

    • result :a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
      • they were trying to find a peaceful solution|the answers were in the back of the book|he computed the result to four decimal places

    • result :produce as a result or residue
      • The water left a mark on the silk dress|Her blood left a stain on the napkin

    • result :something that results
      • he listened for the results on the radio

    • result :come about or follow as a consequence
      • nothing will result from this meeting

    • result :the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

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