Upshot

usgb/ði ˈʌpʃɑːt/
noun

The final result or summary of a series of events or facts.

The upshot of the meeting was that they decided to change the company's policies.
Visual representation of "upshot" - The final result or summary of a series of events or facts

Often appears as...

  • the upshot of it all
  • upshot of the situation
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End Result

The 'upshot' is like the conclusion of a story, explaining the final situation after everything has happened.

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After weeks of negotiation, the upshot was that the workers received a pay raise.
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Not the Process

'Upshot' focuses on the ending, not the process or steps leading up to it.

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The experiments were complex, but the upshot is that the vaccine is effective.
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Neutral Tone

The word 'upshot' is neutral and can be used for positive, negative, or neutral results.

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The upshot of the study was inconclusive, requiring further research.
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