cálculo, conta, acerto de contas
1. The action or process of calculating or estimating something
By my reckoning, we should arrive by noon.
Segundo meu cálculo, devemos chegar ao meio-dia.
2. A settlement of accounts; the time when accounts are settled or judgments are made
The day of reckoning has finally arrived for those responsible.
O dia do acerto de contas finalmente chegou para os responsáveis.
3. A bill or account to be paid
The innkeeper presented a hefty reckoning at the end of their stay.
O hospedeiro apresentou uma conta volumosa ao final da estadia.
4. Navigation: the determination of a ship's position using compass bearings and distance traveled
Dead reckoning is used when visual navigation is not possible.
A estima é usada quando a navegação visual não é possível.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'reckoning' often carries a moral or judgmental tone, particularly in the phrase 'day of reckoning,' which suggests accountability or consequences. In business and nautical contexts, it maintains a more neutral, technical meaning related to calculation and accounting.
NYC Slang
settling up, day of reckoning (confrontation expected)
Related Idioms & Phrases
day of reckoning - momento de prestação de contas
by my reckoning - segundo meu cálculo/entendimento
dead reckoning - estima (navegação)
bring someone to reckoning - cobrar contas de alguém
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