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direct result

/ˈdɪrɛkt rɪˈzʌlt/ · diˈrect reˈsult
noun
  1. 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.
  2. A straightforward or obvious outcome. The direct result of the experiment was a clear understanding of the underlying principles.
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.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 31, 2026