reconciliation

[US]/ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the act of reconciling, or the state of being reconciled; harmony; reluctantly accepting the end of an argument; the process of making peace or resolving differences

Phrases & Collocations

bank reconciliation

reconciliation process

Example Sentences

a touching reconciliation scene.

a token gesture of reconciliation; token resistance.

He was taken up with the reconciliation of husband and wife.

I offered to act as mediator and tried to bring about a reconciliation between the two parties.

The impact of cultural globalization is the subject of widespread controversy on which Assimilability Theory, Conflict Theory and Reconciliation Theory focus.

The biases latent in every character, black or white, drive home the improbability of racial reconciliation in America.

Real-world Examples

Do you think that's the healthiest way to achieve a reconciliation?

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 1

Well, to celebrate this reconciliation, let's all share a milk shake.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

Rajapaksa noted that the country needed more time to achieve deeper reconciliation.

Source: CRI Online November 2013 Collection

Until now, reconciliation attempts have repeatedly failed.

Source: VOA Daily Standard October 2017 Collection

One of the basic needs is a reconciliation between the people and the parliamentary.

Source: VOA Standard English - Middle East

Beblawi said there would be no reconciliation with those with blood on their hands.

Source: NPR News August 2013 Compilation

Among multiple online posts, themes that surfaced frequently included fear, reconciliation, and relief.

Source: "The Sixth Sound" Reading Selection

Reconciliation between the two is absolutely necessary.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

The indigenous affairs minister called it an important step in Canada's reconciliation with its native peoples.

Source: BBC Listening August 2016 Collection

Bola Tinubu appealed for reconciliation with his rivals.

Source: CRI Online March 2023 Collection

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