upshot

[uhp-shot]

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.

upshot

/ ˈʌpˌʃɒt /

noun

1. the final result; conclusion; outcome

2. archery the final shot in a match

Word History and Origins

Origin of upshot¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of upshot¹

C16: from _up + _shot ¹

Example Sentences

The upshot is that the Treasury posted a net deficit of $284 billion, also a record for any October.

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The upshot is that, after leading the slump earlier in the month, stocks tied to the artificial-intelligence trade have found themselves back in the lead.

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The upshot is that, after leading the slump earlier in the month, stocks tied to the artificial-intelligence trade have found themselves back in the lead.

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The upshot is it’s cheaper to convert — and that gives savers the ability to do more.

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The upshot is the Fed is likely to boost liquidity—the firm is forecasting it will purchase $25 billion in Treasuries a month beginning in April.

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Related Words

• aftereffect 
• gist