reckonings

noun

Definition of reckoningsnext
plural of reckoning
1
as in estimates
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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2
as in calculations
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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  1. calculations
  2. assessments
  3. estimations
  4. evaluations
Noun
  • The kinds of intense calculations needed to figure out which way objects should natively go based on ordinary laws of nature is a big hurdle.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Google used a benchmark test called random circuit sampling (RCS) to prove that Willow could perform these calculations much faster than a classical computer.
    Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of calculations
Noun
  • Initial assessments indicate at least seven structures destroyed and eight damaged, though further evaluations are pending, said Marrone, the Los Angeles County fire chief.
    Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The new legislation would mandate telcos to conduct annual assessments of their networks, documenting the results of those assessments and the detail of any changes that come about as a result.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessments
Noun
  • Plenty of Reddit users were amazed by the rare find, and many offered their estimations for what its real value could in fact be.
    Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • These estimations would be heavily impacted by how high the detonation takes place.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of estimations
Noun
  • Initial assessments indicate at least seven structures destroyed and eight damaged, though further evaluations are pending, said Marrone, the Los Angeles County fire chief.
    Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The evaluations usually include scoring the AI responses for correctness (topmost priority) and possibly also scoring for quality and reasoning.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaluations
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