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RECKONING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Reckoning.

Reckoning - as a noun

A bill for an amount due

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tally8

The act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

Example: "The counting continued for several hours"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
count7counting11enumeration13numeration12tally8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investigating18investigation17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reckoning - as a verb

To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate.

To count as in a number, rank, or series; to estimate by rank or quality; to place by estimation; to account; to esteem; to repute.

To charge, attribute, or adjudge to one, as having a certain quality or value.

To conclude, as by an enumeration and balancing of chances; hence, to think; to suppose; -- followed by an objective clause

Example: "I reckon he won't try that again."

To reckon with something or somebody or not, i.e to reckon without something or somebody: to take into account, deal with, consider or not, i.e. to misjudge, ignore, not take into account, not deal with, not consider or fail to consider; e.g. reckon without one's host

To make an enumeration or computation; to engage in numbering or computing.

To come to an accounting; to draw up or settle accounts; to examine and strike the balance of debt and credit; to adjust relations of desert or penalty.

Example Sentences

"The final reckoning will determine who wins the competition."
"He faced a reckoning for his reckless behavior."
"The economic reckoning led to widespread unemployment."
"Her actions will come back to haunt her at the final reckoning."
"The company is heading towards a financial reckoning."
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Word Game Points

Is RECKONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reckoning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECKONING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is RECKONING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reckoning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECKONING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is RECKONING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reckoning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECKONING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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