Reconciliation
Noun
UK
/ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
Level: c1
Definition
The process of restoring friendly relations or making things agree by resolving differences.
Example
"Their reconciliation surprised everyone."
"After months of arguments, the family finally reached reconciliation and started spending time together again."
"The accountant completed the reconciliation of the bank records before preparing the financial report."
Explanation
Reconciliation is the process of ending a disagreement, solving a problem between people or groups, and becoming friendly again. It can also mean making two sets of information agree by checking and correcting differences. The word is often used in relationships, families, business, accounting, and politics. Reconciliation helps bring peace, trust, or accuracy after conflict, separation, or mistakes.