upshot.
The final result, or outcome of something.
Meaning & usage
The final result, or outcome of something.
A concise summary.
I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot.
A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects.
One of the major upshots of prefab building is its decreased environmental impact.
Where this word comes from
Presumed from up- + shot, referring to the last shot in a match of archery.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.