result
/ɹɪˈzʌlt/ noun A1- 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. · the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation
- The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
- The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
- The final score in a game.
- A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
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A great step had been gained by the discovery of the address of the house at which he had boarded—a result which was entirely due to the acuteness and energy of Mr.
There is our result—and a very workmanlike little bit of analysis it was!”
A FISHERMAN who lived on the produce of his nets, one day caught a single small Fish as the result of his day’s labor.
“Either his whole theory is incorrect,” I thought to myself, “or else he will be led now to the heart of the mystery.” There was no need for him to ask me to wait up for him, for I felt that sleep was impossible until I heard the result of his adventure.
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