upshot

Meaning

  1. The final result, or outcome of something.
  2. (US) A concise summary.
  3. (US) A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects.

Frequency

45k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʌpʃɑt/
Etymology

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

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