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reconciliation
/ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
1
The act of restoring friendly relations between parties previously in conflict or disagreement.
2
The process of making two accounts, sets of figures, or beliefs consistent and compatible.
3
A theological concept involving atonement or forgiveness, especially in religious contexts like Christianity.
Examples
After the great pizza topping war, the roommates achieved reconciliation over a neutral cheese-only pie.
The accountant's reconciliation of the books turned up $50 in mystery expenses labeled 'emergency tacos.'
In a plot twist worthy of reality TV, the feuding influencers staged a tearful reconciliation for the cameras.
Global reconciliation efforts often start with handshakes and end with awkward small talk about the weather.