reckoning
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7.7
- noun
- /ˈrɛkənɪŋ/
- Archaic
:
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- The restaurant provided a detailed reckoning at the end of the meal to show the charges.
Examples
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In fact, it was probably officials' fear of admitting to their boss the extent of the indebtedness of companies under their charge that delayed the reckoning.
Blog text (22) -
To avoid any surprises, she requested a reckoning of her account balance before making a payment.
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Well, Mr. B., it's less than 100 days when all this tax reckoning is set to begin...
Blog text (5) -
Let us make our reckoning today.
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An open charge account with no reckoning.
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Then came the reckoning as the global economy melted down, the banks want their money, austerity has crushed businesses and workers, and the rest is history.
Blog text (2) -
After reviewing his purchases, he finally received the reckoning for the money he owed.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A paper telling you how much you must pay
50
3.3
A paper or online list showing products and the amount to pay
2
5.3
A bill showing money you owe for goods or services
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
8.1
To estimate your position using direction, distance, and past information without tools
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reckoning comes from the old verb reckon, which meant 'to count' or 'give an account', so a reckoning as a bill is simply the 'counting' of what you owe.