reconciliation

//ˌrɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

reconciliationSingular
reconciliationsPlural
1

The restoration of friendly relations between people or groups after a conflict or disagreement.

After years of conflict, the two families finally achieved reconciliation.

2

The action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

The reconciliation of science and religion has been debated for centuries.

3

The process of ensuring that two sets of records, such as financial accounts, are in agreement.

The accountant performs a monthly reconciliation of the bank statements.

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