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, many employees say, is that work has been stripped of fun.

From The Wall Street Journal

So the upshot for a bank is that lending to a financial intermediary that makes certain loans, even at a lower yield, can be much more profitable than making those loans itself.

From The Wall Street Journal

The upshot is that persistent market volatility could well prevent a decisive price move in one direction or the other for cryptocurrencies.

From Barron's

The upshot is that gold’s recent poor run has almost certainly lowered the bottom line for precious metal mining companies.

From Barron's

The upshot is that stocks could see a solid relief rally this week, although investors will likely continue to be whipsawed by headlines.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• aftereffect
• gist