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reckoning

/rɛkˈnɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does reckoning mean?

noun, verb

A process of calculating or estimating something, especially the amount of something that is owed or due. A feeling of regret or guilt for something done or not done.

Example

"The company's financial reckoning came when they were forced to pay back millions in unpaid taxes."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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