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reckoning

reck·on·ing [ rékəning ] (plural reck·on·ings)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. calculation: the act or a system of calculating something
By my reckoning, it shouldn't have taken them more than three hours to get there.

2. determination of position: calculation of an aircraft's, a spacecraft's, or a vessel's position in the air, in space, or on the sea

3. settlement of account: the settlement of an account

4. account: a bill or a statement of money owing

5. retribution: punishment or vengeance for wrongs committed
day of reckoning

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