(n)consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshota phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”, “his decision had depressing consequences for business”, “he acted very wise after the event”
(n)solution, answer, result, resolution, solventa statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem“they were trying to find a peaceful solution”, “the answers were in the back of the book”, “he computed the result to four decimal places”