Definition of Reckoning
Reckoning
reck·on·ing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action or process of settling accounts between two parties by summing up or averaging, often ending in punishments or consequences;
e.g. When it comes to the reckoning, we will owe them a lot.
(noun)
the action/process of estimating or calculating something, such as a bill or a financial account;
e.g. She finished her reckoning and told us how much each of us owed.
(noun)
a person's judgement or opinion;
e.g. According to his reckoning, he should be here in three hours.
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Phrases
day of reckoning
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