Result in Meaning in English
expression
ɹiˈzəɫt/, /ɹɪˈzəɫt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
ri-ZUHLT in, ri-ZUHLT in
ɹɪzˈʌlt/ /ˈɪn
ri-ZULT in
Definition
To cause a particular situation or outcome to happen as a consequence.
Usage & Nuances
'Result in' is a formal and neutral phrase, used mostly in writing or formal speech. It is followed by a noun or noun phrase, not a full clause. It's often used to discuss cause and effect, especially in science, business, and academics.
Spanish: dar lugar a - resultar en - causarPortuguese (BR): resultar em - causar - levar aPortuguese (PT): resultar em - causar - levar aChinese (Simplified): 导致 - 造成Chinese (Traditional): 導致 - 造成Hindi: का परिणाम होना - उत्पन्न करनाArabic: يؤدي إلى - ينتج عنBengali: পরিণত হওয়া - ঘটানো (ফলাফল)Russian: привести к - вызвать (что-либо)Japanese: 〜につながる - 〜を招くVietnamese: dẫn đếnKorean: ~을 초래하다 - ~로 이어지다Turkish: -e yol açmak - ile sonuçlanmakUrdu: کا نتیجہ ہونا - انجام دیناIndonesian: mengakibatkan - berakibat pada
Example Sentences
Too much rain can result in flooding.
basic
Poor diet may result in health problems.
basic
A broken window can result in higher heating bills.
basic
His careless mistake resulted in a big delay.
natural
Changing the schedule could result in confusion for everyone.
natural
Too many people talking at once might result in nobody being heard.
natural