reckoning

noun

reck·​on·​ing ˈre-kə-niŋ 

ˈrek-niŋ

1

: the act or an instance of reckoning: such as

a

: account, bill

b

: computation

c

: calculation of a ship's position

2

: a settling of accounts

day of reckoning

3

: a summing up

Synonyms

• appraisal
• appraisement
• assessment
• estimate
• estimation
• evaluation
• valuation

Examples of reckoning in a Sentence

I was more than $10 off in my reckoning.

When the day of reckoning comes, we will have to face some unpleasant truths.

Our football team hardly comes into the reckoning.

Because of his injury, he is out of the reckoning.

The team is still in the reckoning.

Recent Examples on the Web

The vote reflects an ongoing thread of criticism that, beyond their street project plans, city leaders lack a comprehensive plan for the neighborhood at the epicenter of a worldwide racial reckoning. —Kyle Stokes, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024

The day of reckoning is imminent for the European Union’s drive to force its citizens into buying electric vehicles against their will. —Neil Winton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

Could this be the beginning of a broader reckoning involving male victims of trafficking? —Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024

By this reckoning, Trump, who cultivated productive ties to the Saudis and their Gulf neighbors during his first administration, will be the ace up Israel’s sleeve. —Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reckoning

• by someone's reckoning
• dead reckoning
• hour of reckoning

Kids Definition

reckoning

noun

reck·​on·​ing

1

: the act or an instance of calculating

2

: a settling of accounts

day of reckoning