reckoning
ˈrɛkənɪŋ
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Definition of reckoning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
opinionjudgment or opinion about something
  • Her reckoning of the situation was accurate..
assessment judgment opinion
2.
calculationTECH.the act of calculating or estimating somethingTECH.
  • The reckoning of the total cost was difficult.
calculation estimation
3.
financethe settlement of accounts between parties
  • The reckoning between the partners was amicable.
accounting reconciliation settlement
4.
justiceRareretribution for one's actionsRare
  • The day of reckoning had finally arrived.
payback punishment vengeance

Adjective

1.
judgementDatedinvolving judgement or opinionDated
  • Her reckoning decision was respected by everyone.
evaluating judging
2.
mathematicsDatedrelated to calculation or estimationDated
  • The reckoning figures were surprisingly accurate.
calculating estimating
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Expressions with reckoning

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without doubt or question in any evaluation
By any reckoning, she is the best candidate.
according to everyone's judgment or estimation
By anyone's reckoning, she is the best player.
time when past mistakes catch up with one
He knew his day of reckoning would come eventually.
making an estimate with little information
His plan was based on dead reckoning, not facts.
end or conclusion of an account or score
The final reckoning showed that he owed much more than he had anticipated.
time when consequences must be faced
The company faced its moment of reckoning after the scandal.

Origin of reckoning

Old English, gerecenian (to recount)

Terms with reckoning included in their meaning

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money
render a reckoning of funds or items
spirituality
get ready for death or a final reckoning
metaphor
critical time of decision or reckoning

Examples of reckoning in a sentence

  • The reckoning of the jury was unanimous.
  • The reckoning of the budget took all afternoon.
  • His reckoning of the figures was surprisingly accurate.
  • The reckoning of the annual accounts took all day.
  • Their financial reckoning was scheduled for next month.
  • His reckoning came when the truth was revealed.

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  1. French:jugement, évaluatif, ...
  2. German:Einschätzung, beurteilend, ...
  3. Italian:opinione, ponderato, ...
  4. Spanish:opinión, de juicio, ...
  5. Portuguese:julgamento, julgador, ...
  6. Chinese:判断, 判断的, ...
  7. Japanese:判断, 判断の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَقْدِير, تَقْيِيمِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֶעֱרָכָה, שִׁיפּוּטִי, ...
  10. Russian:оценка, судебный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оцінка, суддівський, ...
  12. Hindi:आकलन, निर्णयात्मक, ...
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Definition of reckon - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
expectationintr.UKexpect or plan to do somethingintr.UK
  • They reckon to finish by noon.
calculate estimate suppose
2.
opiniontr./intr.UKthink or suppose something is truetr./intr.UK
  • I reckon he's already left.
believe consider deem
3.
calculationtr.RareUKestimate or calculate numericallytr.RareUK
  • I reckon the total cost will be around $200..
calculate compute figure
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Expressions with reckon

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expect or anticipate something
They didn't reckon on the sudden change in weather..
deal with a difficult situation or problem
She had to reckon with the challenges of her new job.
calculate the total of numbers or items
She had to reckon up the expenses for the trip.
not consider something important
They reckoned without the weather when planning the picnic.
ask if someone thinks something is true or likely
You reckon we can finish by Friday?
asks someone for their opinion about a situation
"What do you reckon about the new manager?" he asked quietly.

Origin of reckon

Old English, gerecenian (to explain)

Examples of reckon in a sentence

  • Do you reckon to visit them soon?
  • I reckon we should leave early.
  • Do you reckon it will rain today?
  • Can you reckon the distance to the nearest town?
  • They reckon the project will take six months to complete.

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  1. French:compter, penser, ...
  2. German:rechnen, glauben, ...
  3. Italian:contare, pensare, ...
  4. Spanish:calcular, suponer, ...
  5. Portuguese:esperar, achar, ...
  6. Chinese:计划, 认为, ...
  7. Japanese:予定している, 思う, ...
  8. Arabic:توقَّعَ, ظَنَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְצַפּוֹת לְ־, לַחְשֹׁב, ...
  10. Russian:планировать, думать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:планувати, вважати, ...
  12. Hindi:उम्मीद करना, मानना, ...
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