reckoning

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for reckoning

reckoning 🔊 /ɹɛˈkʌnɪŋ or ɹɛˈknɪŋ/

reckoning : ගණන් බැලීම

reckoning : ගණන් ගැනීම

reckoning definition

p. pr. & vb. Noun. of Reckon

Noun.

  1. The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation.
  2. An account of time
  3. Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc.
  4. The charge or account made by a host at an inn.
  5. Esteem; account; estimation.
  6. 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.
  7. The position of a ship as determined by calculation.