result

Result is a term used across disciplines to denote an outcome or value that follows from a process, action, or calculation. As a noun, it can refer to the consequence of an event, the end state of a sequence, or the numerical value produced by an operation. In everyday use, one speaks of the result of a vote, a test, or a game. The verb form result means to follow as a consequence; for example, “His efforts resulted in a new discovery.” The etymology traces to Latin resultare, meaning to spring back or rebound, via Old French and English.

In mathematics and computing, the result is the value produced by an operation, function, or algorithm. For example, the result of 7 times 6 is 42, and a function f(x) returns a result. In computing, a program may return a result to the caller or present results from a query as data records.

In science and statistics, results are the measurements, observations, or computed statistics gathered in a study. They are typically reported with context such as sample size, methods, and uncertainties, and are distinguished from conclusions, which interpret the results.

In practical contexts, results drive decisions, evaluations, and further actions. Clear reporting of results, including limitations and assumptions, supports transparency and comparability across studies, tests, or processes.