reconciliation
/ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reconciliations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation, rapprochement.
Noun
Examples
He longed for reconciliation with his estranged father, but painful memories made him feel unready to do so.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The process of comparing and resolving apparent differences between sets of accounting records, or between accounting records and bank statements, receipts, etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reconciliation” mean?
The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation, rapprochement.
Is “reconciliation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.