n. 1 outcome, consequence, effect, end (result), fruit; conclusion, upshot, issue, development, sequel, follow-up, consequence, denouement or dénouement It will take years to evaluate the results of the new educational curriculum As a result of his speeding ticket, his driving licence was suspended.
v. 2 Often, result from. develop, emerge, follow, happen, occur, come (about), come to pass, arise, evolve, be produced Severe burns can result from allowing children to play with matches The mixture that results may be highly volatile. 3 result in. end, conclude, culminate, terminate The explosion resulted in a heavy loss of life The experience gained often results in better safety devices.