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The meaning of RECKONING is the act or an instance of reckoning. How to use reckoning in a sentence.
Definition of reckoning noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
reckoning. 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. algebraic.
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)
What does the noun reckoning mean? 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.
Someone's reckoning is a calculation they make about something, especially a calculation that is not very exact.
The act of counting or tallying can be called a reckoning, and so can a person's opinion on something. You could describe an ancient astronomer's reckoning that the Earth was at the center of the universe or your own reckoning that guests should never stay more than three days.
