resultHis firing was a direct result of his refusal to follow the employment policies.
effectThe radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on the environment.
consequenceFailure to do proper safety checks may have serious consequences.
outcomeIt's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.
upshotThe upshot of the discussions is that there will be no further redundancies.
falloutThe political fallout of the revelations was very damaging for the president.
by-productUnpleasant noises in the head can be a distressing by-product of some forms of deafness.