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
verb
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
Example:
"result in tragedy"
verb
produce as a result or residue
Example:
"The water left a mark on the silk dress"
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