upshots

Noun

upshot (plural upshots)

1. The final result, or outcome of something.
   • Whatever might be the details of the proposition, that, he conceived, to be the result, or, in vulgar language, the upshot of it.1818 April 20, The Parliamentary Debates: During the Sixth Session of the Fifth Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, appointed to meet at Westminster, the Twenty-seventh Day...

   Synonyms:

   bottom line, conclusion, consequence

2. (US) A concise summary.
   • I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot.

   Synonyms:

   bottom line, digest, the long and short

3. (US) A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects.
   • One of the major upshots of prefab building is its decreased environmental impact.

   Synonyms:

   upside, silver lining