Word Definition

Reckoning

  1. The position of a ship as determined by calculation.
  2. Esteem; account; estimation.
  3. The calculation of a ship's position, either from astronomical observations, or from the record of the courses steered and distances sailed as shown by compass and log, -- in the latter case called dead reckoning (see under Dead); -- also used for dead reckoning in contradistinction to observation.
  4. Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc.
  5. An account of time
  6. of Reckon
  7. The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation.
  8. The charge or account made by a host at an inn.