English Explanatory Dictionary

reckoning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of reckon
noun
  1. The action of calculating or estimating something.
  2. An opinion or judgement.
  3. A summing up or appraisal.
  4. The settlement of accounts, as between parties.
  5. The working out of consequences or retribution for one's actions.
  6. The bill (UK) or check (US), especially at an inn or tavern.
  7. Rank or status.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛkənɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛkn̩ɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reckoning.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-reckoning.wav

Word forms

reckoning reckonings

Etymology

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

Synonyms

computation calculation

Derived words

day of reckoning dead reckoning Dutch reckoning final reckoning off-reckoning
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