reckoning
|reck-on-ing|
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/ˈrɛkənɪŋ/
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/ˈrekənɪŋ/
(reckon)
calculation or judgment
Etymology
'reckoning' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gerecenian,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'cenian' meant 'to make known.'
'gerecenian' transformed into the Middle English word 'reken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reckon.'
Initially, it meant 'to make known or explain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'calculation or judgment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or process of calculating or estimating something.
By my reckoning, we should arrive by noon.
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Noun 2
a person's view, opinion, or judgment.
In her reckoning, the project was a success.
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Noun 3
the avenging or punishing of past mistakes or misdeeds.
The day of reckoning had finally arrived.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39