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

  1. Conclusion as a noun:

    The end, finish, close or last part of something.

  2. Conclusion as a noun:

    The outcome or result of a process or act.

  3. 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."

  4. Conclusion as a noun (logic):

    In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.

  5. Conclusion as a noun (obsolete):

    An experiment, or something from which a conclusion may be drawn.

  6. Conclusion as a noun (legal):

    The end or close of a pleading, e.g. the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc.

  7. Conclusion as a noun (legal):

    An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Wharton"

  1. Upshot as a noun (US):

    A concise summary.

    Examples:

    "I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot."

  2. Upshot as a noun:

    The final result, or outcome of something.

    Examples:

    "The upshot was, that they had to get married."