Definition of reckoning

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Reckoning (n.) 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..

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Shot :: Shot (v. t.) A share or proportion; a reckoning; a scot.
Square :: Square (n.) A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square; -- used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers..
North :: North (a.) Lying toward the north; situated at the north, or in a northern direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the north, or coming from the north..
Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) The charge or account made by a host at an inn.
Eve :: Eve (n.) The evening before a holiday, -- from the Jewish mode of reckoning the day as beginning at sunset. not at midnight; as, Christians eve is the evening before Christmas; also, the period immediately preceding some important event..
Account :: Account (n.) A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning; as, the Julian account of time..
Quinzaine :: Quinzaine (n.) The fifteenth day after a feast day, including both in the reckoning..
Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc..
Score :: Score (n.) An account or reckoning; account of dues; bill; hence, indebtedness..
Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) An account of tim.
Tale :: Tale (v. i.) A number told or counted off; a reckoning by count; an enumeration; a count, in distinction from measure or weight; a number reckoned or stated..
Connumeration :: Connumeration (n.) A reckoning together.
Count :: Count (v. t.) The act of numbering; reckoning; also, the number ascertained by counting..
Dollar :: Dollar (n.) The value of a dollar; the unit commonly employed in the United States in reckoning money values.
Southing :: Southing (n.) Distance southward from any point departure or of reckoning, measured on a meridian; -- opposed to northing..
Dead-reckoning :: Dead-reckoning (n.) See under Dead, a..
Styled :: Style (v. t.) A mode of reckoning time, with regard to the Julian and Gregorian calendars..
Computation :: Computation (n.) The act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.
Nephelodometer :: Nephelodometer (n.) An instrument for reckoning the distances or velocities of clouds.
Miscomputation :: Miscomputation (n.) Erroneous computation; false reckoning.
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