result in

phrasal-verb
UK: /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
US: /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

  1. To cause something to happen.

    1. The fire will result in smoke.
    2. Poor planning can result in project delays, impacting overall deadlines and client satisfaction.

  2. To have a particular result or effect.

    1. Eating too much sugar can result in weight gain.
    2. The new policy changes will result in significant improvements to employee morale and productivity levels.

Synonyms

lead to generate bring about produce cause

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "result in" in English means: To cause something to happen., To have a particular result or effect..

The phonetic transcription of "result in" is /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/ in British English and /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "result in": lead to, generate, bring about, produce, cause.

Example usage of "result in": "The fire will result in smoke.". More examples on the page.