as a result
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Register: neutral
Examples
We have optimized the database indexing, and as a result, system efficiency has improved by 50%.Chúng tôi đã tối ưu hoá việc lập chỉ mục cơ sở dữ liệu, kết quả là hiệu suất hệ thống đã tăng lên 50%.
As a result, the country has ended up divided into two parts.Kết quả là đất nước thành ra bị chia cắt làm hai phần.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “as a result” mean?
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “as a result” formal or informal?
as a result is generally neutral.