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

And what’s the point, when the upshot always seems to be the same: We have no idea if the race really is this tight, but we’d like to panic you anyway.

From Los Angeles Times

For him, the upshot of the election will be either a series of criminal prosecutions likely to result in incarceration or a few legal nuisances that he can largely or completely dismiss.

From Los Angeles Times

The upshot of an eventful, topsy-turvy encounter at Emirates Stadium is that it is advantage City.

From BBC

The upshot for what was once the most important and likely attempt to bring Trump to justice is discouraging.

From Los Angeles Times

The upshot is that news routines and pursuit of the big story should not divert attention from informing news audiences about important issues.

From Salon

Related Words

• aftereffect
• gist