reckoning

noun
UK: /ˈrek.ə.nɪŋ/
US: /ˈrek.ə.nɪŋ/

  1. The process of calculating or estimating something.

    1. The reckoning showed we spent too much money.
    2. After a careful reckoning, they realized their initial budget was insufficient for the project.

  2. A time when you are judged for your actions and must accept the consequences.

    1. The reckoning is coming for his bad behavior.
    2. The environmental reckoning is inevitable if we continue to ignore climate change and its impacts.

  3. A bill or account.

    1. The waiter brought the reckoning to our table.
    2. Upon receiving the final reckoning, they noticed discrepancies in the charges for the additional services.

Synonyms

computation judgment estimate account assessment bill calculation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reckoning" in English means: The process of calculating or estimating something., A time when you are judged for your actions and must accept the consequences., A bill or account..

The phonetic transcription of "reckoning" is /ˈrek.ə.nɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈrek.ə.nɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reckoning": computation, judgment, estimate, account, assessment, bill, calculation.

Example usage of "reckoning": "The reckoning showed we spent too much money.". More examples on the page.