reckoning

== English == === Etymology === Gerund of the verb reckon, from reckon +‎ -ing. Compare Dutch rekening, German Rechnung. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɹɛkənɪŋ/, /ˈɹɛkn̩ɪŋ/ Hyphenation: reck‧on‧ing === Verb === reckoning present participle and gerund of reckon === Noun === reckoning (countable and uncountable, plural reckonings) The action of calculating or estimating something. An opinion or judgement. A summing up or appraisal. The settlement of accounts, as between parties. The working out of consequences or retribution for one's actions. (archaic) The bill (UK) or check (US), especially at an inn or tavern. (archaic) Rank or status. ==== Synonyms ==== (action of calculating or estimating something): calculation, computation; see also Thesaurus:calculation ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====