upshot

noun
UK /ˈʌpʃɒt/
US /ˈʌpʃɑːt/

The upshot is the final result or answer of something.

The upshot of the meeting was that we would try again next week.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The main point or central idea of a discussion or story.

The upshot of his long speech was that we need to work harder.

3. A final decision reached after considering different options.

After hours of debate, the upshot was to cancel the trip.

4. The end or conclusion of a series of events.

The upshot of the whole adventure was a new friendship.