upshot Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
    effect; result; consequence; outcome; issue; event.
    • the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
    • his decision had depressing consequences for business
    • he acted very wise after the event

WordNet

Up"shot` noun
Etymology
Up + shot, equivalent to scot share, reckoning. Cf. the phrase to cast up an account.
Definitions
  1. Final issue; conclusion; the sum and substance; the end; the result; the consummation.
    I can not pursue with any safety this sport to the upshot. Shak.
    We account it frailty that threescore years and ten make the upshot of man's pleasurable existence. De Quincey.

Webster 1913