/ Dictionary / Index R result: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: re•sult Pronunciation: (ri-zult'), [key] — v.i. to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome. to terminate or end in a specified manner or thing. —n. something that happens as a consequence; outcome. a quantity, expression, etc., obtained by calculation. Often,a desirable or beneficial consequence, outcome, or effect: We had definite results within weeks. to obtain a notable or successful result or response; be effective. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: result (Thesaurus) rest stop resultant Related Content Daily Word Quiz: placid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language