1. (noun)consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot 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"
2. (noun)solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent 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"
3. (noun)result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination something that results
"he listened for the results on the radio"
Definition of 'result'
