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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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Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation..

Miscomputation :: Miscomputation (n.) Erroneous computation; false 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..

Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) Esteem; account; estimation.

Northing :: Northing (n.) Distance northward from any point of departure or of reckoning, measured on a meridian; -- opposed to southing..

Account :: Account (n.) A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning; as, the Julian account of time..

Reckoning :: Reckoning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Recko.

Score :: Score (n.) An account or reckoning; account of dues; bill; hence, indebtedness..

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..

Tical :: Tical (n.) A money of account in China, reckoning at about $1.60; also, a weight of about four ounces avoirdupois..

Nones :: Nones (n. pl.) The fifth day of the months January, February, April, June, August, September, November, and December, and the seventh day of March, May, July, and October. The nones were nine days before the ides, reckoning inclusively, according to the Roman method..

Nephelodometer :: Nephelodometer (n.) An instrument for reckoning the distances or velocities of clouds.

Southing :: Southing (n.) Distance southward from any point departure or of reckoning, measured on a meridian; -- opposed to northing..

Shot :: Shot (v. t.) A share or proportion; a reckoning; a scot.

Make :: Make (v. t.) To find, as the result of calculation or computation; to ascertain by enumeration; to find the number or amount of, by reckoning, weighing, measurement, and the like; as, he made the distance of; to travel over; as, the ship makes ten knots an hour; he made the distance in one day..

Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) An account of tim.

Reckoner :: Reckoner (n.) One who reckons or computes; also, a book of calculations, tables, etc., to assist in reckoning..

Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc..

Calcule :: Calcule (n.) Reckoning; computation.

Outreckon :: Outreckon (v. t.) To exceed in reckoning or computation.