Result: Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

What does “result” mean?

1
nounsomething that happens because of something else
The flood was the result of heavy rain.
2
nounthe final score, answer or information from a game, test or study
We’re waiting for the test results.
3
verbto happen because of something, or to cause a particular outcome
The accident resulted in two injuries.

“Result in” introduces the effect; “result from” introduces the cause: “The fire resulted from a gas leak” and “The leak resulted in a fire.”