1. the final result or outcome of a series of events

Examples

• The upshot of the meeting was that we decided to postpone the project.
• After hours of debate, the upshot was a compromise that satisfied everyone.
• The upshot of his poor study habits was failing the exam.
• What was the upshot of your conversation with the boss?
• The upshot of the investigation revealed serious safety violations.
• The upshot is that we’ll need to find a new supplier.