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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Calcule :: Calcule (n.) Reckoning; computation.
Count :: Count (v. t.) The act of numbering; reckoning; also, the number ascertained by counting..
Quintan :: Quintan (n.) An intermittent fever which returns every fifth day, reckoning inclusively, or in which the intermission lasts three days..
Miscast :: Miscast (n.) An erroneous cast or reckoning.
West :: West (a.) Lying toward the west; situated at the west, or in a western direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the west, or coming from the west; as, a west course is one toward the west; an east and west line; a west wind blows from the west..
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..
Quinzaine :: Quinzaine (n.) The fifteenth day after a feast day, including both in the reckoning..
Elul :: Elul (n.) The sixth month of the Jewish year, by the sacred reckoning, or the twelfth, by the civil reckoning, corresponding nearly to the month of September..
Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) The charge or account made by a host at an inn.
Northing :: Northing (n.) Distance northward from any point of departure or of reckoning, measured on a meridian; -- opposed to southing..
Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) Esteem; account; estimation.
Account :: Account (n.) A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning; as, the Julian account of time..
Nephelodometer :: Nephelodometer (n.) An instrument for reckoning the distances or velocities of clouds.
Calculation :: Calculation (n.) The act or process, or the result, of calculating; computation; reckoning, estimate..
Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc..
Outtell :: Outtell (v. t.) To surpass in telling, counting, or reckoning..
Shot :: Shot (v. t.) A share or proportion; a reckoning; a scot.
Point :: Point (n.) A fixed conventional place for reference, or zero of reckoning, in the heavens, usually the intersection of two or more great circles of the sphere, and named specifically in each case according to the position intended; as, the equinoctial points; the solstitial points; the nodal points; vertical points, etc. See Equinoctial Nodal..
Account :: Account (n.) A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review; as, to keep one's account at the bank..
Outreckon :: Outreckon (v. t.) To exceed in reckoning or computation.
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