result in WordNet English dictionary

1. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
   "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"
   solution  answer  result  resolution  solvent 
   
2. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
   "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
   consequence  effect  outcome  result  event  issue  upshot 
   
3. something that results
   "he listened for the results on the radio"
   result  resultant  final result  outcome  termination 
   
4. the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
   resultant role  result 
   

1. issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
   "result in tragedy"
   result  ensue 
   
2. have as a result or residue
   "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
   leave  result  lead 
   
3. come about or follow as a consequence
   "nothing will result from this meeting"
   result