reckoning

1 of 2

noun

reck·​on·​ing ˈre-kə-niŋ 

ˈrek-niŋ

1

: the act or an instance of reckoning: such as

a

: account, bill

b

: computation

c

: calculation of a ship's position

2

: a settling of accounts

day of reckoning

3

: a summing up

reckoning

2 of 2

present participle of reckon

Synonyms of reckoning

Noun

• assessment
• estimate
• appraisal
• estimation
• evaluation
• appraisement
• examination
• calculation

Examples of reckoning in a Sentence

Noun

I was more than $10 off in my reckoning.

When the day of reckoning comes, we will have to face some unpleasant truths.

Our football team hardly comes into the reckoning.

Because of his injury, he is out of the reckoning.

The team is still in the reckoning.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Beyond the physical symptoms, Reuben says menopause prompted an unexpected reckoning. — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

The most effective adaptation, by his reckoning, is ensuring that workers earn enough to protect themselves beyond the factory gates—a need highlighted by continuing protests over what many say is a woefully inadequate minimum wage. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

The absence of a broader reckoning following Combs’ downfall becomes less surprising in light of this culture. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Sudha David-Wilp of the think tank German Marshall Fund told NPR that despite talk of replacing him, Merz will counter any political reckoning by standing his ground. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reckoning

• by someone's reckoning
• dead reckoning
• hour of reckoning

Rhymes for reckoning

• beckoning

Kids Definition

reckoning

noun

reck·​on·​ing

1

: the act or an instance of calculating

2

: a settling of accounts

day of reckoning