result

(nouns)

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answer

The solution you find

T1

Nuance: Solved

Use when the result is the solution to a math question.

Boring

The result was 48, so I checked the multiplication again to be sure.

Better

The answer was 48, so I checked the multiplication again to be sure.

effect

A change caused by something

T1

Nuance: Cause → change

Use when you mean a change caused by something.

Boring

One result of skipping breakfast was that I felt tired by first period.

Better

One effect of skipping breakfast was that I felt tired by first period.

outcome

What happens in the end

T1

Nuance: End result

Clear, general replacement for result.

Boring

The result of our extra practice was a confident performance at the concert.

Better

The outcome of our extra practice was a confident performance at the concert.

score

A number result on a test/game

T1

Nuance: Measured outcome

Use when the result is a number or mark.

Boring

Her result on the math test was 92, and she circled the ones she missed.

Better

Her score on the math test was 92, and she circled the ones she missed.

conclusion

End idea you reach after thinking

T2

Nuance: Reasoned end

Use for science and essays when you reach an idea.

Boring

The result of the experiment matched our prediction, even after we repeated it twice.

Better

The conclusion of the experiment matched our prediction, even after we repeated it twice.

consequence

A result that follows an action

T2

Nuance: Cause-and-effect

Often suggests an important result.

Boring

One result of leaving early was missing the instructions and falling behind.

Better

One consequence of leaving early was missing the instructions and falling behind.

finding

Discovered result (research)

T2

Nuance: Discovered

Good for science reports and research writing.

Boring

The result surprised the team and changed what they planned to test next.

Better

The finding surprised the team and changed what they planned to test next.

impact

Strong effect (often on people)

T2

Nuance: Strong effect

Use when the effect feels strong or noticeable.

Boring

The result of her speech was obvious: even the quiet students stayed after to volunteer.

Better

The impact of her speech was obvious: even the quiet students stayed after to volunteer.

output

What a process/program produces

T2

Nuance: Produced outcome

Use when the result is produced by a process or program.

Boring

The result of the program was a clear chart that summarized the data.

Better

The output of the program was a clear chart that summarized the data.

culmination

Final point after a long process

T3

Nuance: Final peak

Very formal; suggests a long build-up.

Boring

The result of months of rehearsals was a performance the whole cast was proud of.

Better

The culmination of months of rehearsals was a performance the whole cast was proud of.

ramification

A result with wider effects (formal)

T3

Nuance: Bigger effects

Formal; often suggests broader consequences.

Boring

One result of the data leak was months of audits and a new security policy.

Better

One ramification of the data leak was months of audits and a new security policy.

repercussion

A result that follows an action (often negative)

T3

Nuance: Negative result

Often sounds negative or serious.

Boring

One result of the prank was losing phone privileges for a month.

Better

One repercussion of the prank was losing phone privileges for a month.

upshot

Final result / bottom line

T3

Nuance: Bottom line

Slightly advanced; means the final result.

Boring

The result of the long meeting was that the deadline moved up by a week.

Better

The upshot of the long meeting was that the deadline moved up by a week.