upshot

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n. result, consequence, outcome, effect

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Result
A result (also called upshot) is the final consequence of a sequence of actions or events expressed qualitatively or quantitatively. Possible results include , disadvantagegaininjury, , value and victory. There may be a range of possible outcomes associated with an event depending on the point of view, historical distance or relevance. Reaching no result can mean that actions are inefficient, ineffective, meaningless or flawed.

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Noun
1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
(synonym) consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue
(hypernym) phenomenon
(hyponym) offspring, materialization, materialisation


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n. výsledek; závěr

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Rzecz. wynik