upshot

Definition

The final result, or outcome of something.

Etymology

Presumed from up- + shot, referring to the last shot in a match of archery.

Example Sentences

• "Whatever might be the details of the proposition, that, he conceived, to be the result, or, in vulgar language, the upshot of it."
• "I have no skill of fancy to tell of that dark collogue, but the upshot was that Alison swore by her lost soul and the pride of sin to bring the lass into thrall to her master."
• "Many of our correspondents participated in the discussion, and the upshot was that the alleged record was discredited."