upshot

American  

[uhp-shot] / ˈʌpˌʃɒt /

noun

1. the final issue, the conclusion, or the result.

   The upshot of the disagreement was a new bylaw.

   Synonyms:

   aftereffect, outgrowth, consequence

2. the gist, as of an argument or thesis.

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upshot British  

/ ˈʌpˌʃɒt /

noun

1. the final result; conclusion; outcome

2. archery the final shot in a match

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Etymology

Origin of upshot

First recorded in 1525–35; up- + shot ¹

Example Sentences

The upshot: What you see is not always what you get.

From MarketWatch

The upshot of the rulings was to make hundreds of thousands of people subject to deportation—even as their legal claims are pending.

From The Wall Street Journal

The upshot: People can sometimes end up regretting sharing their stories.

From MarketWatch

The upshot is that Pittsburgh could be without its top receiver during its playoff push.

From The Wall Street Journal

The upshot is that analysts have reduced their forecasts for how much energy-generating capacity will be installed in the U.S. in the coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• aftereffect
• gist