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There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun reckoning, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
1 day ago · Traditionally, a “halo” refers to the circle of light that is often depicted around the head of a saint or angel in religious imagery. This connotation evokes feelings of purity, innocence, or divine favor. However, as with many words, its meaning in slang diverges significantly from its original context.
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun halo. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
noun [ C or U ] uk / ˈrek. ə n.ɪŋ / us / ˈrek. ə n.ɪŋ / Add to word list. a calculation that you make: By my reckoning, we should arrive in ten minutes. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Calculations & calculating. algebraically. algorithmic. amount. calculate. integration. interpolation. inverse function. linear equation. mathematical.
noun. 1. the act of counting or calculating. 2. settlement of an account or bill. 3. a bill or account. 4. retribution for one's actions (esp in the phrase day of reckoning)
The halo is a type of cognitive bias in which we make assumptions about someone or something based on one characteristic.
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Definition of reckoning noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
