result
     n 1: 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" [syn: {consequence}, {effect}, {outcome}, {event},
           {issue}, {upshot}]
     2: 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" [syn: {solution},
         {answer}, {resolution}, {solvent}]
     3: something that results; "he listened for the results on the
        radio" [syn: {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 [syn: {resultant role}]
     v 1: issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end;
          "result in tragedy" [syn: {ensue}]
     2: result in; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her
        blood left a stain on the napkin" [syn: {leave}, {lead}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0