Sonuç

Sonuç is a Turkish noun meaning result, outcome, or conclusion. It refers to the end product of an action or process, the finding of a study, the outcome of an event, or the final decision reached in a discussion or investigation. In everyday and formal language, sonuç appears in contexts ranging from mathematics and science to journalism, sports, and law. Typical phrases include sonuç olarak (as a result), sonuç çıkarmak (to infer or deduce a conclusion), and sonuç elde etmek (to obtain a result). The plural form sonuçlar is used when talking about multiple outcomes.

Etymology and usage notes: The term is of Turkish origin, generally treated as a compound or nominalized form built from concepts related to ending or completion. It is a common, neutral term in both spoken and written Turkish. A synonym found in Turkish is netice, though netice is less common in contemporary speech and more frequent in literary or formal usage.

Contexts and examples: In science and research, sonuçlar refer to the findings of an experiment or survey, e.g., “Araştırmanın sonuçları bugün açıklandı.” In sports, maç sonucu denotes the score or final standing, e.g., “Maçın sonucu 2-1.” In everyday language, sonuç genellikle bir karar veya çıkarımı ifade eder, e.g., “Yapılan hesapların sonucu olumlu çıktı.” The term also appears in phrases like sonuç olarak, which signals a conclusion or summary following discussion or analysis.