reckoning
The action of calculating or estimating somethingThe action of calculating or estimating something.
Meaning
7 senses(countable, uncountable)The action of calculating or estimating something.
By that reckoning, it would take six weeks to go five miles.
Berechnung
расчётrasčót, подсчётpodsčót, вычисле́ниеvyčislénije
(countable, uncountable)An opinion or judgement.
day of reckoning
Abrechnung
мне́ниеmnénije, сужде́ниеsuždénije
(countable, uncountable)A summing up or appraisal.
(countable, uncountable)The settlement of accounts, as between parties.
(countable, uncountable)The working out of consequences or retribution for one's actions.
Fazit, Resümee
распла́таraspláta
(archaic, countable, uncountable)The bill (UK) or check (US), especially at an inn or tavern.
a bill for an amount due
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Rank or status.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 3
Origin
Gerund of the verb reckon, from reckon + -ing. Compare Dutch rekening, German Rechnung.Gerund of the verb reckon, from reckon + -ing. Compare Dutch rekening, German Rechnung.
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Forms
plural: reckonings| Singular | reckoning |
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regular
Synonyms
8 synonyms- a bill for an amount due:tally
- problem solving that involves numbers or quantities:calculationcomputationfiguring
- the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order:countcountingnumerationenumerationtally
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable