Meaning of result
Definition of result
(noun)
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"
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"
something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio"
the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause