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reconciliation

/ˌrekənˈsɪliːeɪʃən/  ·  say it: rek·uhn·SIL·ee·AY·shuhn

the restoring of agreement

In Debate & Persuasion

In more detail

1. (noun) the action of making peace between people or groups who have been in conflict

2. (noun) the process of making two different records or accounts match or agree

3. (noun) the restoration of a friendly relationship after a disagreement

Examples

• The two countries hope to achieve reconciliation after years of war.
• The accountant performed a reconciliation of the company's bank records.
• After their argument, the couple sought reconciliation and decided to work on their relationship.

Nearby in Debate & Persuasion

validate, invalidate, reconcile, consensus, dissent, concur