Definition

1. Noun:
   • The outcome or conclusion of a process, event, or calculation: The "final result" is the ultimate product, consequence, or answer produced at the end of a sequence of actions or a period of development.

Usage

• The term "final result" is used to specify the conclusive and definitive outcome of something. It emphasizes that the process is complete and no further changes are expected.
• It is commonly used in contexts like sports, elections, scientific experiments, academic assessments, and business projects.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The final result of the election was announced after all votes were counted.
  • After months of experimentation, the final result confirmed the initial hypothesis.
  • We are awaiting the final result of the medical tests.

Advanced Usage

• "To await the final result": To wait for the conclusive outcome.
  • The team practiced patience while awaiting the final result of the competition.
• "The final result speaks for itself": The outcome is so clear that it requires no further explanation.
  • The project was a success; the final result speaks for itself.

Variants and Related Words

• Result (n): A consequence, effect, or outcome. (A more general term without the emphasis on conclusiveness).
  • The initial results were promising.
• Outcome (n): The way a thing turns out; a consequence.
  • The outcome of the negotiation was favorable.
• Conclusion (n): The end or finish of an event or process.
  • The conclusion of the trial brought justice.

Synonyms

• End product: The final item produced.
• Upshot: The final or eventual outcome.
• End result: (A near-identical variant) The final outcome.

Related Phrases

• Final score: The conclusive points tally in a game or competition.
  • The final score was 3-2 in their favor.
• Final verdict: The definitive decision in a legal case.
  • The jury reached a final verdict of not guilty.

Idioms

• The bottom line: The ultimate or most important result.
  • We can discuss the details, but the bottom line is that we made a profit.
• The end of the story: The final and definitive conclusion.
  • He apologized, and that was the end of the story.

Noun

1. something that results
   • he listened for the results on the radio