reckoning
Reckoning (noun) means the act of calculating or working something out. Example: “By her reckoning, they were still two days from port.”
How to use reckoning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA calculation, an estimate, or — in its more dramatic sense — the moment consequences finally arrive.
Word forms
reckonings plural
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By her _____, they were still two days from port.
Etymology
Formed from the verb "reckon" plus "-ing."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for reckoning
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What does “reckoning” mean?
The word “reckoning” means the act of calculating or working something out. In plain terms, a calculation, an estimate, or — in its more dramatic sense — the moment consequences finally arrive.
How do you pronounce “reckoning”?
“Reckoning” is pronounced REH-kuh-nihng (/ˈɹɛkənɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “reckoning” in a sentence?
Here is “reckoning” used in a sentence: “By her reckoning, they were still two days from port.”
What is another word for “reckoning”?
Words with a similar meaning to “reckoning” include computation.
What part of speech is “reckoning”?
“Reckoning” is a noun.
Is “reckoning” a common word?
“Reckoning” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “reckoning” have?
“Reckoning” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of calculating or working something out.