(1):

(n.) A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.

(2):

(n.) Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

(3):

(n.) That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.

(4):

(n.) Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.