Figurative. The day of the criminal's reckoning comes in court.
The company having now pretty well satisfied their thirst, nothing remained but to pay the reckoning (Henry Fielding).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
reck — reck·less; reck·less·ly; reck·less·ness; reck·ling; reck·ling·hausen; reck·on; reck·on·able; reck·on·er; reck·on·ing; reck; … English syllables
reckoning — reck·on·ing … English syllables
reckoning — reck|on|ing [ˈrekənıŋ] n 1.) [U] calculation that is based on a careful guess rather than on exact knowledge by sb s reckoning ▪ By my reckoning, we have 12,000 clients. 2.) [C usually singular, U] a time when you are judged or punished for your… … Dictionary of contemporary English
reckoning — reck|on|ing [ rekənıŋ ] noun 1. ) count or uncount a calculation or measurement: By my reckoning, it ll cost forty five dollars a month. 2. ) count OLD FASHIONED a bill or something that is owed to someone day of reckoning a time when you are… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
reckoning — reck•on•ing [[t]ˈrɛk ə nɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) computation; calculation 2) the settlement of accounts 3) a statement of an amount due; bill 4) an accounting, as for things done: a day of reckoning[/ex] 5) an appraisal or judgment 6) navig. dead reckoning… … From formal English to slang
day of reckoning — Reckoning Reck on*ing, n. 1. The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation. Specifically: (a) An account of time. Sandys. (b) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dead reckoning — Reckoning Reck on*ing, n. 1. The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation. Specifically: (a) An account of time. Sandys. (b) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Dead-reckoning — Dead reck on*ing, n. (Naut.) See under {Dead}, a. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Misreckoning — Mis*reck on*ing, n. An erroneous computation. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reckoning — Reck on*ing, n. 1. The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation. Specifically: (a) An account of time. Sandys. (b) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
