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 could be a more muted bond rally than in past Fed rate-cutting cycles.

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The upshot is that as long as margins go higher, valuations can too.

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“The upshot is that the ‘debasement’ theory looks like a misdiagnosis of the early-August to mid-October surge in the price of gold,” he added.

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The upshot is that officials eventually must decide when to resume purchases of securities to prevent further passive shrinkage of reserves.

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The upshot is a backlog of $36 billion and counting that “gives strong visibility into long-term growth,” says Mike Smith, head of the Allspring Global Investments Growth Equity team.

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Related Words

• aftereffect 
• gist