reckoning
word
Definition
'Reckoning' means calculating or judging something, especially the time when consequences are faced. It can refer to a calculation, a moment of judgment, or a time when a decision is made.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (for calculations) and figuratively (for judgment or facing consequences). Commonly in 'day of reckoning' (final judgment), or 'by my reckoning' (in my opinion/calculation). Slightly formal or literary; not common in everyday conversation except set phrases.
Example Sentences
By my reckoning, we should arrive by noon.
basic
His reckoning was wrong, and he lost the bet.
basic
There will be a reckoning for those mistakes.
basic
Many people fear the reckoning that comes after years of bad decisions.
natural
The truth will come out on the day of reckoning.
natural
After the scandal, a political reckoning was inevitable.
natural