Upshot

//ˈʌpʃɑt// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The final result, or outcome of something.

    "Whatever might be the details of the proposition, that, he conceived, to be the result, or, in vulgar language, the upshot of it."

  2. 2
    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon wordnet
  3. 3
    A concise summary. US

    "I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot."

  4. 4
    A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects. US

    "One of the major upshots of prefab building is its decreased environmental impact."

Etymology

Presumed from up- + shot, referring to the last shot in a match of archery.

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