Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reckoning

noun
/ˈrekənɪŋ/
Definition
the action or process of calculating or estimating something.
Examples
  • The reckoning of the expenses took longer than expected.
  • After several years of ignoring his debts, he faced a reckoning.
Meaning
Reckoning refers to the act of accounting for or settling a matter, often involving some form of judgment or assessment.
Synonyms
  • calculation
  • accounting
  • settlement
  • judgment
  • assessment