upshot

[ uhp-shot ]
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noun
  1. the final issue, the conclusion, or the result: The upshot of the disagreement was a new bylaw.

  2. the gist, as of an argument or thesis.

Origin of upshot

1
First recorded in 1525–35; up- + shot1

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upshot

/ (ˈʌpˌʃɒt) /


noun
  1. the final result; conclusion; outcome

  2. archery the final shot in a match

Origin of upshot

1
C16: from up + shot 1

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