End Result: Is It Redundant?
Quick Answer
Usually yes, "end result" is redundant.
A result already implies the end. Just say "result" in most cases.
Why Is It Usually Redundant?
Result = the outcome or consequence that comes from an action or process
Since a result is inherently the outcome at the end of something, adding "end" is typically unnecessary.
However: "End result" can be useful when distinguishing from intermediate or preliminary results in a multi-step process.
Examples
Redundant (avoid):
✘The end result was a success.
✔The result was a success.
✘We're happy with the end result.
✔We're happy with the result.
Acceptable (distinguishing from intermediate results):
✔The end result differed from the preliminary findings.
✔Despite early setbacks, the end result exceeded expectations.
When "End Result" Is Acceptable
Use "end result" when:
- • Contrasting with intermediate or preliminary results
- • Emphasizing a long process has finally concluded
- • Discussing a multi-stage process with multiple outcomes
In these cases, "end" adds meaningful information about which result you mean.
Better Alternatives
Instead of "end result," consider:
- • result (most concise)
- • outcome
- • final outcome (when emphasis needed)
- • conclusion
- • upshot
Practice
Fix this sentence:
"The end result of our hard work was a beautiful garden."