reckoning.
The action of calculating or estimating something.
Meaning & usage
The action of calculating or estimating something.
By that reckoning, it would take six weeks to go five miles.
An opinion or judgement.
day of reckoning
A summing up or appraisal.
The settlement of accounts, as between parties.
The working out of consequences or retribution for one's actions.
The bill (UK) or check (US), especially at an inn or tavern.
Rank or status.
Where this word comes from
Gerund of the verb reckon, from reckon + -ing. Compare Dutch rekening, German Rechnung.
present participle and gerund of reckon
Where this word comes from
Gerund of the verb reckon, from reckon + -ing. Compare Dutch rekening, German Rechnung.
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