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result

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  1. effect                
 
1. re.sult \ri-'z*lt\ vi [ME resulten, fr. ML resultare, fr. L, to rebound, 
   fr. re- +]saltare to leap - more at SALTATION 1: to proceed or arise as a 
   consequence, effect, or conclusion : TERM INATE, END 2: REVERT 
2. result \-f*l\ \-l*s\ n 1: something that results as a consequence, 
   issue, or conclusion; alsoX : beneficial or tangible effect : FRUIT 2: 
   something obtained by calculation or investigation  - re.sult.ful aj