Definition of RECKONING

reckoning

Meanings

Plural: reckonings

Noun

  • problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
  • a bill for an amount due
  • the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
  • The action of calculating or estimating something.
  • An opinion or judgement.
  • A summing up or appraisal.
  • The settlement of accounts, as between parties.
  • The working out of consequences or retribution for one's actions.
  • The bill (UK) or check (US), especially at an inn or tavern.
  • Rank or status.

Verb

  • expect, believe, or suppose
  • judge to be probable
  • deem to be
  • make a mathematical calculation or computation
  • have faith or confidence in
  • take account of
  • present participle and gerund of reckon

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 16

reckoning is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
reckoning is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
reckoning is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

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