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as in assessment
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
that old chest isn't worth much by my reckoning, but an antiques dealer might think otherwise
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as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
you forgot about the decimal point, so your reckoning was way off
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as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
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as in thinking
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
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as in relying
to place reliance or trust
don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
he was reckoned among the great heroes of his time
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Recent Examples of reckoning
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Consumers’ hunt for bargains has forced a reckoning over restaurant prices this year.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
As Russia continues its offensive, Ukraine is also reckoning with a shifting political landscape as its biggest funder elects a new president.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Although Comcast’s move is bold, the reckoning began seven years ago after Netflix had become the go-to destination for younger viewers.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Consumers’ hunt for bargains has forced a reckoning over restaurant prices this year.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
As Russia continues its offensive, Ukraine is also reckoning with a shifting political landscape after its biggest backer elected a new president.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
As Russia continues its offensive, Ukraine is also reckoning with a shifting political landscape as its biggest funder elects a new president.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoning
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Additionally, implementing clear protocols for identifying, documenting and escalating risks—such as detailed risk assessment frameworks and streamlined reporting channels—ensures no critical details are overlooked.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use the energy assessment on smart meters or hire a professional for an energy assessment.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been pushed to admit the casualties sustained by his country's forces, after a substantial calculation was provided by U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tesla’s China sales fell by 4.3% in November from a year ago, while BYD saw a 67% surge, according to CNBC calculations of China Passenger Car Association Data.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, the Biden administration directed federal agencies to prioritize the restoration of these species and other native fish populations, estimating that these efforts would bring more than $1 billion in new federal investments to the region.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Digitization means companies can operate with a forward-thinking approach.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that women need to start thinking of their exit strategies from their businesses earlier.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As noted in past blogs, BLS uses lagged rent data in calculating the CPI.Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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That figure also represented the total number of employees that could be hired, without calculating the impact of the number of IRS workers who are expected to retire or leave the department over the next several years.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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The shutdown exposed serious risks around relying solely on external manufacturing.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus lost power, with some buildings relying on generator power.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Sundance Film Festival is considering a big move for 2027, but the 2025 feature film and episodic programs find the Robert Redford founded gathering very much in its traditional wheelhouse with a mix of big-name projects, politics, and what might just be the next big thing.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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October’s monthly and annual rates were both revised higher from their initial estimates.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bonderman, who Forbes estimates was worth $7.4 billion at his death, began his career as a lawyer, and was the founding owner of the Seattle Kraken NHL team.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Reckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoning. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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