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result

/ɹɪˈzʌlt/
noun
  1. 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"

  2. The fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.

  3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.

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

  2. (followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about

    "This measure will result in good or in evil."

  3. To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.

Synonymsarise, follow
interjection
  1. An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.

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