Reckoning

Definition:

  • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Reckon
  • (n.) The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation.
  • (n.) An account of time
  • (n.) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc.
  • (n.) The charge or account made by a host at an inn.
  • (n.) Esteem; account; estimation.
  • (n.) The calculation of a ship's position, either from astronomical observations, or from the record of the courses steered and distances sailed as shown by compass and log, -- in the latter case called dead reckoning (see under Dead); -- also used for dead reckoning in contradistinction to observation.
  • (n.) The position of a ship as determined by calculation.

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manx vs. reckoning

reckoning vs. retribution

judgement vs. reckoning

opinion vs. reckoning

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inn vs. reckoning

check vs. reckoning

estimating vs. reckoning

bill vs. reckoning

calculating vs. reckoning

computation vs. reckoning

calculation vs. reckoning

reckoning vs. tale

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