direct result
/ˈdɪrɛkt rɪˈzʌlt/ · diˈrect reˈsult
noun
- Something that happens immediately because of a particular action or event. The direct result of the company's decision to downsize was a significant reduction in staff.
- A straightforward or obvious outcome. The direct result of the experiment was a clear understanding of the underlying principles.
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Did you know? The phrase 'direct result' is often used in scientific and academic contexts to describe the immediate effects of an experiment or a particular action.