reckoning (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛk.ən.ɪŋ/
Definition
The action or process of calculating or settling a debt, account, or score; the final assessment of someone's actions or character.
Examples
The day of judgment is often referred to as the final reckoning.
After the scandal, the politician faced a political reckoning.
The accountant was tasked with the reckoning of the company's assets and liabilities.
How to Use reckoning
- face a reckoning (collocation)
- To experience the negative consequences of one's actions. — "The corrupt officials will eventually face a reckoning."
- day of reckoning (idiom)
- A time when the consequences of past actions become apparent or unavoidable. — "Many believe that the day of reckoning for environmental damage is fast approaching."
- come to a reckoning (collocation)
- To reach a point where a situation or problem must be confronted and resolved. — "After years of avoiding the issue, the family finally came to a reckoning about their finances."
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