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reckoning.

The action of calculating or estimating something.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛkənɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹɛkn̩ɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The action of calculating or estimating something.

    countable · uncountable
    By that reckoning, it would take six weeks to go five miles.
  2. An opinion or judgement.

    countable · uncountable
    day of reckoning
  3. A summing up or appraisal.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The settlement of accounts, as between parties.

    countable · uncountable
  5. The working out of consequences or retribution for one's actions.

    countable · uncountable
  6. The bill (UK) or check (US), especially at an inn or tavern.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
  7. Rank or status.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Gerund of the verb reckon, from reckon + -ing. Compare Dutch rekening, German Rechnung.

verb/ˈɹɛkənɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹɛkn̩ɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. present participle and gerund of reckon

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

Gerund of the verb reckon, from reckon + -ing. Compare Dutch rekening, German Rechnung.

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