rɪˈzʌlt n. & v. --n. 1 a
consequence,
issue, or
outcome of
something. 2 a
satisfactory outcome; a
favourable result (gets results). 3 a
quantity,
formula,
etc., obtained by
calculation. 4 (in pl.) a list of scores or winners etc. in an
examination or
sporting event. --v.intr. 1 (often foll. by from)
arise as
the actual consequence or
follow as a
logical consequence (from conditions, causes, etc.). 2 (often foll. by in)
have a specified
end or outcome (resulted in a
large profit). øwithout result in
vain;
fruitless. øøresultful adj. resultless adj. [ME f. med.L resultare f. L (as
RE-, saltare
frequent. of salire jump)]