1re·sult 
/rɪˈzʌlt/ noun
plural re·sults /rɪˈzʌlt/ noun 1 : something that is caused by something else that happened or was done before [count] ▪ The book is the result of years of hard work and dedication. ▪ The end/final result of his work was a classic American novel. ▪ As a result of [=because of] the accident, he was out of work for three months. ▪ He sprained his wrist and, as a result [=because of this], he will not be playing in the tournament. ▪ Bad weather caused several delays with the result that the work was not completed on time. [=the work was not completed on time because bad weather caused delays] [noncount] ▪ The investigation continued without result. 2 [count] a : the final score or a description of who won and lost in a game, election, etc.
▪ What was the result of last night's game? [=who won last night's game?] — often plural ▪ Election results will be posted later. ▪ The play-off roster depends on the results of tonight's game.
b Brit, informal : a win especially in a soccer match — usually singular ▪ After several drawn matches, we finally got a result. [=we finally won] 3 [count] Brit : the grade received on a test or examination — usually plural ▪ Have you gotten your exam results yet? 4 [count] : information that you get from a scientific or medical test
▪ My blood test result was fine. 5 results [plural] : something you want that is achieved successfully
▪ We are waiting for the experiment to produce results. ▪ This method gets results. [=this method is effective and successful]
▪ What was the result of last night's game? [=who won last night's game?] — often plural ▪ Election results will be posted later. ▪ The play-off roster depends on the results of tonight's game.
b Brit, informal : a win especially in a soccer match — usually singular ▪ After several drawn matches, we finally got a result. [=we finally won]
▪ My blood test result was fine.
▪ We are waiting for the experiment to produce results. ▪ This method gets results. [=this method is effective and successful]
