results

word · lemma: result

/ɹiˈzəɫts/
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/ɹɪzˈʌlts/
ri-ZUHLTS

Definition

The outcomes or effects of an action, process, or event. It can also mean scores or findings, such as in a test, competition, experiment, or medical exam.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in plural: 'test results', 'election results', 'search results'. 'Result' is more common in formal singular patterns like 'as a result' or 'the result of'. For school exams, 'results' is especially common in British English; in everyday American English, 'scores' or 'grades' may be more common in some contexts.

Example Sentences

The results will come tomorrow.

basic

Her test results were good.

basic

We are waiting for the results now.

basic

The campaign finally started to show results after a few months.

natural

I checked the lab results, and everything looks normal.

natural

If you want better results, you need to be more consistent.

natural