Dictionary Check: result

"result" is a valid word!

Scrabble 6 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

Example: "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
noun

a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

Example: "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"
noun

something that results

Example: "he listened for the results on the radio"
noun

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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verb

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

Example: "result in tragedy"
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verb

produce as a result or residue

Example: "The water left a mark on the silk dress"
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