Definition of result

• the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
• issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy"
• 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"