Word Meaning

reckoning definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for reckoning

- Calculation
- Judgement