To result
Example: The process results in improved outcomes
Definition
"To result" means to occur or happen as a consequence or outcome of a particular action, event, or condition. For example, when a process leads to a specific effect, we say that it 'results' in that effect, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.
Etymology
The verb "to result" originates from the Latin word 'resultare,' meaning 'to spring back' or 'to rebound.' Over time, it evolved in English to describe an outcome or consequence that follows from a preceding action or condition. Did you know? The term originally conveyed a sense of bouncing back, much like how consequences 'bounce back' from causes.
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"To result" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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