reckon (Meaning)

Wordnet

reckon (v)

expect, believe, or suppose

judge to be probable

deem to be

make a mathematical calculation or computation

have faith or confidence in

take account of

Webster

reckon (v. t.)

To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate.

To count as in a number, rank, or series; to estimate by rank or quality; to place by estimation; to account; to esteem; to repute.

To charge, attribute, or adjudge to one, as having a certain quality or value.

To conclude, as by an enumeration and balancing of chances; hence, to think; to suppose; -- followed by an objective clause; as, I reckon he won't try that again.

Webster

reckon (v. i.)

To make an enumeration or computation; to engage in numbering or computing.

To come to an accounting; to make up accounts; to settle; to examine and strike the balance of debt and credit; to adjust relations of desert or penalty.

reckon Sentence Examples

  1. I reckon it'll rain later today, so bring an umbrella.
  2. The old man reckoned the town had changed a lot in the past five decades.
  3. She reckoned that her mother would be disappointed in her decision.
  4. The mechanic reckoned the car would be ready by the weekend.
  5. They reckoned that the new job would pay enough to support their family.
  6. The jury had to reckon with the evidence before reaching a verdict.
  7. The teacher reckoned that the students had made significant progress in their studies.
  8. The doctor reckoned that the patient's condition was improving.
  9. He reckoned that he could finish the project by the end of the month.
  10. She reckoned that it was time for her to move on from her current job.

FAQs About the word reckon

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I reckon it'll rain later today, so bring an umbrella.

The old man reckoned the town had changed a lot in the past five decades.

She reckoned that her mother would be disappointed in her decision.

The mechanic reckoned the car would be ready by the weekend.