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as in assessment
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
that old chest isn't worth much by my reckoning, but an antiques dealer might think otherwise
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as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
you forgot about the decimal point, so your reckoning was way off
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as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
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as in thinking
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
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as in relying
to place reliance or trust
don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
he was reckoned among the great heroes of his time
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Recent Examples of reckoning
Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
There is a reckoning on the horizon regarding the goals and costs of the U.S. military apparatus.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Abby Monteil, Them, 30 Sep. 2024
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But before there could be a real reckoning, Guru Jagat died suddenly of a heart attack on Aug. 1, 2021, at the age of 41.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
There is a reckoning on the horizon regarding the goals and costs of the U.S. military apparatus.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
If a star-studded yet frank look at one older trans woman’s experience reckoning with her relationship with America helps to foster some basic empathy among voters, all the better.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 30 Sep. 2024
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The agency said the results of its analysis primarily matched Ford’s assessment, implying that most failures with defective valves already happened, the report said.James Powel, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other improvements include a comprehensive nurse assessment during intake and a new system for inventorying and securing prescription medication.Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The filing also noted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, specifically related to the fair value calculations of certain financial instruments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Others offer the ability to perform longer calculations.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This data can even be made available for training general-purpose vision and language AI models that are useful outside of a robotic process, such as estimating the root cause of why a barcode was not successfully scanned.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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First, estimating the probability of rare events requires increasingly large amounts of data.Kathie Dello, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
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Tailoring your message to show how digital tools address customer-specific challenges—such as boosting operational efficiency—positions your organization as a forward-thinking partner.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Like, my blood pressure is rising just thinking about the whisper singing.Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Also, calculating the correct payment amount can be difficult when income fluctuates during the year and from year to year.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Mapping assets and services as well as creating threat models are key to understanding interconnections and calculating supply chain implications.Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Starting a business without external funding means relying on personal resources and creativity to solve problems.Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Companies are moving away from relying solely on degrees and traditional qualifications, instead zeroing in on the specific skills candidates bring to the table.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company is also considering strategic transactions to improve its financial condition.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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That's because tariffs are essentially sales taxes paid by U.S. consumers, with the typical household paying about $1,700 more each year in additional costs, according to one estimate.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Authorities have yet to any give an estimate of the missing.Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Reckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoning. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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