Result
/rɪˈzʌlt/
Definitions
- (n.) The final consequence or outcome of an action, process, or event.
The jury's verdict was the result of days of deliberation.
- (v.) To occur or follow as a consequence or effect.
The dispute resulted in a lengthy court case.
Forms
- results
- resulted
- resulting
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Commentary
As a noun, 'result' often denotes the outcome of legal proceedings or actions; as a verb, it indicates causation. In drafting, clarity about whether 'result' refers to the occurrence or its cause helps avoid ambiguity.
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