reckoning
UK: ˈrekənɪŋ | US: ˈrekənɪŋ
n. the action of calculating or estimating something
n. a person's view, opinion, or judgment
n. (archaic) a bill or account
The word "reckoning" originates from the Old English "recenian," meaning "to explain, recount, or calculate." The root "reckon" derives from Proto-Germanic *rekaną ("to care, account"), linked to the idea of careful consideration or calculation. The suffix "-ing" turns the verb into a noun, denoting the act or result of reckoning. Over time, "reckoning" expanded from literal calculations (e.g., financial accounts) to metaphorical judgments (e.g., "day of reckoning").
The final reckoning of expenses revealed a significant budget shortfall.
In his reckoning, the project would take at least six months to complete.
The captain kept a careful reckoning of the ship's position during the storm.
She knew a reckoning with her boss was inevitable after the mistake.
Medieval merchants relied on handwritten reckonings to track their trades.