Reconciliation

/ˌrɛkənˌsɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The restoration of friendly relations.

After years of conflict, the two countries finally reached a reconciliation.

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

The reconciliation of their differing opinions led to a fruitful discussion.

A financial term referring to the process of ensuring that two sets of records (usually financial) are in agreement.

The accountant performed a reconciliation of the bank statements to the company's financial records.

The process by which two parties resolve a disagreement or conflict.

Counseling sessions helped in the reconciliation of the estranged couple.

From Middle English, from Old French 'reconcilier', which comes from Latin 'reconciliare' (to make one again).

make amends

To take action to correct a mistake or a wrongdoing.

bury the hatchet

To reconcile or make peace after a dispute.

turn the page

To move past a disagreement and start anew.

reconcile

To restore friendly relations or settle disputes.

conflict

A disagreement or clash between ideas, principles, or people.

forgiveness

The action of forgiving or being forgiven.

Make up

After their big fight, they decided to make up and move on.

Kiss and make up

They had a huge argument, but they kissed and made up by the end of the day.