noun
Uncommon
reckoning
REH-kuh-nihng
Reckoning (noun) means the act of calculating or working something out. Example: “By her reckoning, they were still two days from port.”
noun
1
The act of calculating or working something out.
"By her reckoning, they were still two days from port."
2
A time when past actions are judged and their consequences finally have to be faced.
"The scandal finally caught up with him — a day of reckoning had arrived."
3
A bill for food or drink, especially at an inn or tavern (chiefly British).
"The innkeeper presented them with the reckoning at the end of the night."
How to use reckoning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA calculation, an estimate, or — in its more dramatic sense — the moment consequences finally arrive.
Common pairings
day of reckoning
by my reckoning
a reckoning is coming
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Word forms
- Plural
- reckonings
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Etymology
Formed from the verb "reckon" plus "-ing."
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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.
