result

/ɹɪˈzʌlt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: results · resulting · resulted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để tiếp tục, nhảy lên hoặc tăng lên như một hệ quả

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Verb

Examples

Pleasure and peace do naturally result from a holy and good life.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có hệ quả; dẫn đến; gây ra

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Verb

Examples

This measure will result in good or in evil.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều được kết quả; kết luận hoặc kết thúc

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Noun

Examples

the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sản phẩm cuối cùng, hiệu ứng có lợi hoặc hữu hình

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Noun

Examples

The stories did not seem to me to touch life. They were plainly intended to have a bracing moral effect, and perhaps had this result for the people at whom they were aimed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “result” mean?

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

Is “result” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.