reckoning

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of calculating or estimating, especially the settlement of an account or the reckoning up of a debt.

  - "After the sale, there was a reckoning of the accounts."
  - "The reckoning of the debts took several hours."

• Noun

  A coming to terms with a difficult or unpleasant situation.

  - "He finally came to a reckoning with his past mistakes."
  - "It was time for a reckoning with the consequences of our actions."

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Synonyms

account , calculate , compute , enumerate , esteem , estimate , number , repute , value , calculation , computation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reckoning
reckon , tenor , ken , den , men , pen , when , then , veneer , marquee , scene , serene

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. wrecking (English) : The act of destroying or demolishing something, especially a building.
   

2. reigning (English) : Existing or prevailing as the ruling power or authority.
   

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Homophones

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1. wrecking (English) : The act of destroying or demolishing something, especially a building.
   

2. wreckage (English) : The remains or debris of a ship or aircraft after a wreck.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of reckoning that leads to same result
reckoning , reckonings , reckon , reckon with , reckon without , reckoned , reckoned with , reckoned without , reckoning with , reckoning without , reckons , reckons with , reckons without , dead reckon , dead reckoned , dead reckoning , dead reckonings , dead reckons , by someone's reckoning , hour of reckoning , reckon on , reckoned on , reckoning on , reckons on , reckon up , reckoned up , reckoning up , reckons up

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Forms

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reckonings, reckoned, reckoning's

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Etymology

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Old English 'raca' meaning 'to calculate' or 'reckon'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reckoning' is also used in astronomy to describe the process of determining the position of a celestial body.

2. In the Bible, the term 'Day of Reckoning' refers to the day of judgment or the final accounting of a person's deeds.

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Related Concepts

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1. accounting: The process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions and maintaining financial statements.

2. calculation: The process of finding the value of something, especially by using numbers and logical reasoning.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reckoning' is often used to describe a moment of truth or a coming to terms with a difficult situation. For instance, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout experiences a reckoning when she realizes the true nature of her father Atticus and the prejudices in their community.

How to Memorize "reckoning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calculator or a person sitting at a desk with a ledger, calculating numbers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reckoning' with the concept of calculating or settling an account.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Reckonings are numbers in rows.' or 'Reckonings are settlements, like a row of debts paid.'

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