English to English noun
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | | Example: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise his decision had depressing consequences for business he acted very wise after the event
source: wordnet30
2 |
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual | | source: wordnet30
3 |
having important effects or influence | | Example: decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself virtue is of more moment than security that result is of no consequence
source: wordnet30
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That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result. | | source: webster1913
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