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UPSH-ot/ˈʌpʃɒt/

The upshot is the final result of a situation: the upshot of an empty n, the upshot of a cut. Result (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a caption is not a finding.

Meaning

The final result of a situation (from result, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “The upshot of an empty n is a methods fail; a caption will not save it.”
• “Result is already in this course. Outcome is already in this course. A caption is comms. A cell is a count. Put the number in; then keep the caption if the finding still stands.”

Good to know

The final outcome. Everyday: result (already in the dictionary). A caption ≠ a filled n.

Near in meaning

result, outcome, consequence

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