The difference between Conclusion and Upshot
When used as nouns, conclusion means the end, finish, close or last part of something, whereas upshot means a concise summary.
check bellow for the other definitions of Conclusion and Upshot
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Conclusion as a noun:
The end, finish, close or last part of something.
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Conclusion as a noun:
The outcome or result of a process or act.
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Conclusion as a noun:
A decision reached after careful thought.
Examples:
"The board has come to the conclusion that the proposed takeover would not be in the interest of our shareholders."
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Conclusion as a noun (logic):
In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.
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Conclusion as a noun (obsolete):
An experiment, or something from which a conclusion may be drawn.
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Conclusion as a noun (legal):
The end or close of a pleading, e.g. the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc.
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Conclusion as a noun (legal):
An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.
Examples:
"rfquotek Wharton"
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Upshot as a noun (US):
A concise summary.
Examples:
"I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot."
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Upshot as a noun:
The final result, or outcome of something.
Examples:
"The upshot was, that they had to get married."
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Compare with synonyms and related words:
- conclusion vs endpoint
- conclusion vs terminus
- conclusion vs epilogue
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- conclusion vs initiation
- conclusion vs start
- conclusion vs premise
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- digest vs upshot
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