reckoning (Meaning)
reckoning (n)
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
a bill for an amount due
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
reckoning (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Reckon
reckoning (n.)
The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation.
An account of time
Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc.
The charge or account made by a host at an inn.
Esteem; account; estimation.
The calculation of a ship's position, either from astronomical observations, or from the record of the courses steered and distances sailed as shown by compass and log, -- in the latter case called dead reckoning (see under Dead); -- also used for dead reckoning in contradistinction to observation.
The position of a ship as determined by calculation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reckoning
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- overestimation
- survey
- reassessment
- mensuration
- check
- scrutiny
- checkup
- review
- scan
- underestimation
- transvaluation
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reckoning Sentence Examples
- The captain carefully made his reckoning, using the sextant and his charts to determine the ship's position.
- Sarah felt a deep sense of reckoning when she realized the extent of her own actions.
- The historian sought to uncover the true reckoning of events in the ancient battle.
- The company faced a bitter reckoning as it struggled with financial losses.
- The reckoning of time was difficult in the labyrinthine cave, where days and nights seemed to blend together.
- The sailors kept a keen reckoning of their progress, knowing the treacherous waters they were navigating.
- The athlete knew he faced a daunting reckoning in the upcoming championship.
- The detective's meticulous reckoning led her to unravel the intricate web of crime.
- The environmentalist's reckoning with the consequences of pollution sparked a passionate advocacy.
- The surgeon's precise reckoning ensured the success of the delicate operation.
FAQs About the word reckoning
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities, a bill for an amount due, the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending orderof Reckon, The act of one
appraisement, calculation,assessment, appraisal, estimation, estimate, examination, evaluation, audit, computation
measuring, scaling, scaling,measuring, calibrating, computing, calibrating,computing, working out,working out
The captain carefully made his reckoning, using the sextant and his charts to determine the ship's position.
Sarah felt a deep sense of reckoning when she realized the extent of her own actions.
The historian sought to uncover the true reckoning of events in the ancient battle.
The company faced a bitter reckoning as it struggled with financial losses.
