reckoning

/ˈrɛk(ə)nɪŋ/

/ˈrɛkɪnɪŋ/

Other forms: reckonings

A reckoning is a calculation or number you estimate. You might say, "By my reckoning, there are now seventeen kids in the bouncy house, which might be a few too many."

The act of counting or tallying can be called a reckoning, and so can a person's opinion on something. You could describe an ancient astronomer's reckoning that the Earth was at the center of the universe or your own reckoning that guests should never stay more than three days. And if you and your estranged sister have a reckoning, it means you finally get together and hold each other accountable for past actions.

Definitions of reckoning

1. noun

   problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
   synonyms: calculation, computation, figuring

   types:

   extrapolation

   (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values

   interpolation

   (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known

   conversion

   a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"

   approximation, estimate, estimation, idea

   an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

   derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative

   the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

   integral

   the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)

   scalage

   estimation of the amount of lumber in a log

   curvature

   the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve

   data conversion

   conversion from one way of encoding data to another way

   digitisation, digitization

   conversion of analog information into digital information

   credit, credit rating

   an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments

   dead reckoning, guess, guessing, guesswork, shot

   an estimate based on little or no information

   guesstimate, guestimate

   an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing

   overestimate, overestimation, overrating, overreckoning

   a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high

   underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoning

   an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value

   partial, partial derivative

   the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant

   indefinite integral

   the set of functions F(x) + C, where C is any real number, such that F(x) is the integral of f(x)

   definite integral

   the integral of a function over a definite interval

   type of:

   problem solving

   the thought processes involved in solving a problem
2. noun

   the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
   synonyms: count, counting, enumeration, numeration, tally

   types:

   blood count

   the act of estimating the number of red and white corpuscles in a blood sample

   census, nose count, nosecount

   a periodic count of the population

   countdown

   counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)

   miscount

   an inaccurate count

   poll

   the counting of votes (as in an election)

   recount

   an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election

   sperm count

   the act of estimating the number of spermatozoa in an ejaculate

   CBC, blood profile, complete blood count

   counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood

   differential blood count

   counting the number of specific types of white blood cells found in 1 cubic millimeter of blood; may be included as part of a complete blood count

   type of:

   investigating, investigation

   the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
3. noun

   a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
   synonyms: opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view

   types:

   idea

   a personal view

   judgement, judgment, mind

   an opinion formed by judging something

   eyes

   opinion or judgment

   parti pris, preconceived idea, preconceived notion, preconceived opinion, preconception, prepossession

   an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence

   pole

   one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions

   political sympathies, politics

   the opinion you hold with respect to political questions

   conclusion, decision, determination, verdict

   a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

   type of:

   belief

   any cognitive content held as true
4. noun

   a bill for an amount due
   synonyms: tally

   type of:

   account, bill, invoice

   an itemized statement of money owed for goods or services
5. noun

   a time or act of being held accountable; a settling of accounts