Result

rt. 1 consequence, issue, or outcome of something. 2 satisfactory outcome (gets results). 3 end product of calculation. 4 (in pl.) list of scores or winners etc. in examinations or sport . ing events. v. 1 (often foil. by from) arise as the actual, or follow as a logical, consequence. 2 (often foil. by in) have a specified end or outcome (resulted in a large profit). [Latin resulto spring back] resultant adj. resulting, esp. as the total outcome of more or less opposed forces. rt. force etc. equivalent to two or more acting in different directions at the same point.