reckoning

[ˈrɛkənɪŋ]

reckoning Definition

  • 1the action or process of calculating or estimating something
  • 2the avenging or punishing of past mistakes or misdeeds

Using reckoning: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reckoning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The reckoning of the company's profits was done by the accountant.

  • Example

    The reckoning of the cost of the project was higher than expected.

  • Example

    The reckoning for his actions came swiftly and harshly.

  • Example

    She knew that a reckoning was coming for her past mistakes.

reckoning Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using reckoning

  • to face the consequences of one's actions

    Example

    He knew he would have to come to a reckoning with his boss after missing the deadline.

  • to bear the cost or consequences of something

    Example

    He knew he would have to pay the reckoning for his mistake.

  • to make plans or decisions without taking into account all the relevant factors

    Example

    He reckoned without his host when he decided to drive without checking the weather conditions.

Phrases with reckoning

  • a time when the consequences of a person's past actions catch up with them

    Example

    He knew that the day of reckoning for his embezzlement would come eventually.

  • to confront or deal with something difficult or unpleasant that has been ignored or avoided

    Example

    She finally had to reckon with the fact that her addiction was ruining her life.

  • to fail to take into account or anticipate something

    Example

    He made plans for the weekend reckoning without the possibility of rain.

Origins of reckoning

from Old English 'gerecenian', meaning 'to explain, relate'

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Summary: reckoning in Brief

The term 'reckoning' [ˈrɛkənɪŋ] refers to the process of calculating or estimating something, as in 'The reckoning of the company's profits was done by the accountant.' It can also refer to the avenging or punishing of past mistakes or misdeeds, as in 'The reckoning for his actions came swiftly and harshly.' The phrase 'day of reckoning' denotes a time when the consequences of a person's past actions catch up with them, while 'reckoning with' means to confront or deal with something difficult or unpleasant that has been ignored or avoided.

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