result

  1. Verb.  To proceed, spring or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
  2. Verb.  To come out, or have an issue; to terminate; to have consequences; -- followed by in; as, this measure will result in good or in evil.
  3. Verb.  (legal) To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
  4. Noun.  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; as, the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation.
  5. Noun.  The fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
  6. Noun.  (sport) The final score in a game.
  7. Noun.  (by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
  8. Interjection.  (UK) An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.

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