reckonings

noun

Definition of reckoningsnext
plural of reckoning
1
as in estimates
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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2
as in calculations
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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  1. calculations
  2. assessments
  3. estimations
  4. evaluations
Noun
  • This enables quantum computers to perform complex calculations with fundamentally different computational capabilities.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In addition, commercial whaling was so intense throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries that most of the largest, oldest animals were likely missing from researchers’ calculations.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of calculations
Noun
  • More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Techniques like penetration testing and ongoing vulnerability assessments are critical in maintaining device security.
    Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessments
Noun
  • Injury report The Packers didn’t hold a formal practice on Wednesday, so their injury report ahead of Sunday’s visit to the Vikings included only estimations.
    Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Dolphins, in estimations of practice participation while not going through drills, reported that linebacker Anthony Walker and safety Jordan Poyer would have missed a Wednesday practice.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimations
Noun
  • Borowski acknowledged the challenges the department faces, but said the state health department has not adequately addressed the long wait for competency evaluations or treatment.
    Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a September 2022 letter to Borowski, the state health department said the number of people ordered for competency evaluations more than once had increased fivefold from 2016 to 2022, from 111 people to 587.
    Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaluations
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