Difference between reconcile and recognize

[Guest]

Test No. incompl/advan-19 "Money Matters (2)", question 6

The manager called in her chief clerk because she could not ......... the figures on the monthly spreadsheet.

(a) acquaint
(b) resolve
(c) reconcile
(d) recognize

Test No. incompl/advan-19 "Money Matters (2)", answer 6

The manager called in her chief clerk because she could not reconcile the figures on the monthly spreadsheet.

Correct answer: (c) reconcile

Your answer was: incorrect
The manager called in her chief clerk because she could not recognize the figures on the monthly spreadsheet.
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What indicates to take "reconcile" here?

[Alan]

Reconcile often means bring two people together who have different opinions but here it is making sure for example that the amount of money you have spent plus the money you still have equals the original total of the money before any spending took place.
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