Pronunciation spelling of reckoning.

A method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled to a previously known position. In respect to ships/boats, it excludes the effect of wind and current on the vessel. Compare with estimated position. Abbreviation: DR

present participle and gerund of reckon

The action of calculating or estimating something. / An opinion or judgement. / A summing up or appraisal. / The settlement of accounts, as between parties.

(idiomatic, uncommon, archaic) A (falsified) bill that is not itemised, and that is unjustifiably high. / (nautical) A false or incorrect reckoning of position.

plural of reckoning

present participle of reckon on

present participle of reckon for

present participle of reckon upon

(religion) The final and eternal judgment by God of all nations; Final Judgment. / (by extension) Any time or event at which responsibility will be assigned.