What is the meaning of result?

noun

• A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.
  • usage: "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
  • synonyms: consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot
• A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem.
  • usage: "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"
  • synonyms: solution, answer, resolution, solvent
• Something that results.
  • usage: "he listened for the results on the radio"
  • synonyms: resultant, final result, outcome, termination
• The semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause.
  • synonyms: resultant role

verb

• Issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end.
  • usage: "result in tragedy"
  • synonyms: ensue
• Have as a result or residue.
  • usage: "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
  • synonyms: leave, lead
• Come about or follow as a consequence.
  • usage: "nothing will result from this meeting"