noun
conning
Conning (noun) means an old-fashioned or dialect word for reckoning, counting, or careful calculation. Example: “By his own conning, the harvest would last until spring.”
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An old-fashioned or dialect word for reckoning, counting, or careful calculation.
"By his own conning, the harvest would last until spring."
How to use conning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic word for working something out or tallying it up by careful thought.
Common mistake
Not related to "conning" as in steering a ship (from "conn," a naval term), or to "conning" someone out of money.
Memory tip
Rare outside old or dialect texts — don't confuse with the everyday verb "to con" someone (to trick them), which is unrelated.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “conning” mean?
The word “conning” means an old-fashioned or dialect word for reckoning, counting, or careful calculation. In plain terms, an archaic word for working something out or tallying it up by careful thought.
How do you use “conning” in a sentence?
Here is “conning” used in a sentence: “By his own conning, the harvest would last until spring.”
What part of speech is “conning”?
“Conning” is a noun.
What is the meaning of conning?
"conning" (noun) means an old-fashioned or dialect word for reckoning, counting, or careful calculation.
