What is the meaning of upshot?

A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.
- usage: "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
- synonyms: consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue

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