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result
/rɪˈzʌlt/
[/rɪˈzʌlt/]
the outcome of an exam
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A result is the outcome shown after an exam, test, or experiment. Students wait for their results to learn how they performed.
Example
The exam results will be announced next week.
The exam results will be announced next week.
Etymology
From Latin 'resultare' meaning to spring back.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for exam outcomes and the findings of experiments.