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result

/rɪˈzʌlt/
English Definition
n./v. outcome, happen because of
中文释义
结果,导致
Example Sentence

The result of the experiment showed that increasing soil acidity significantly reduced the growth rate of the seedlings.

实验结果表明,增加土壤酸度显著降低了幼苗的生长速度。

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Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

The scientific paper's abstract states its hypothesis in a single sentence, and the remainder of the paper is organized into methods, results, and discussion sections that test and interpret that hypothesis.

From a Text Structure and Purpose question · Craft and Structure

As a result, each arm can process sensory information and initiate movement somewhat independently of the central brain, allowing an octopus to explore several different surfaces simultaneously.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

A journalist claims that years with more wildfires always resulted in more acres burned.

From a Command of Evidence: Quantitative question · Information and Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “result”?

  1. A Entrance hall; try to influence
  2. B Help, assistance
  3. C Work, workers
  4. D Outcome, happen because of
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D — Outcome, happen because of. “result” means outcome, happen because of.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “outcome, happen because of”?

  1. A result
  2. B aid
  3. C labor
  4. D lobby
Show answer

A — result. “result” means outcome, happen because of.

Common questions about “result”

What does “result” mean?

result — outcome, happen because of. In Chinese: 结果,导致.

How do you pronounce “result”?

result is pronounced /rɪˈzʌlt/.

How is “result” used in a sentence?

The result of the experiment showed that increasing soil acidity significantly reduced the growth rate of the seedlings. (实验结果表明,增加土壤酸度显著降低了幼苗的生长速度。)

What are synonyms for “result”?

outcome, consequence, effect — all close in meaning to result (outcome, happen because of).

What is the opposite of “result”?

cause — each the opposite of result (outcome, happen because of).

Is “result” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. result is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “result”?

re(repeat)+sult(leap out)

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