1. A conclusion derived through logic; inference
2. Something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions
3. Importance with respect to power to produce an effect
4. Social importance
5. The appearance of importance; especially; self-importance

That which comes out of, or follows from, something else; issue; result; consequence; upshot.

A natural consequence of development; SYN. branch, offshoot, offset.

The situation that exists when something ends; SYN. outcome.

Final issue; conclusion; the sum and substance; the end; the result; the consummation.