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- Dictionaryreckon/ˈrɛk(ə)n/
verb
- 1. establish by calculation: "his debts were reckoned at £300,000" Similar
- 2. consider or regard in a specified way: "the event was reckoned a failure" Similar
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RECKON definition: 1. to think or believe: 2. to consider or have the opinion that something is as stated: 3. to…. Learn more.
I reckon that we'll have to leave early. Do you reckon you'll be able to go to the grocery store after work? We'll have to leave early, I reckon. They reckoned that they would reach their destination by noon. Losses were reckoned to be over a million dollars.
to calculate an amount: Fees are reckoned in Euros but can be paid in any currency. to give a general idea about an amount or number: The authors reckon that public sector debt is over 65% of GDP. sth is reckoned to be sth The market value is reckoned to be 10 million dollars.
verb (used with object) to count, compute, or calculate, as in number or amount. Synonyms: enumerate. to esteem or consider; regard as: to be reckoned an authority in the field. Synonyms: judge, estimate, deem, account. Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S. to think or suppose.
[transitive] reckon to do something (British English, informal) to expect to do something. We reckon to finish by ten. He wasn’t reckoning to pay so much. [transitive] to calculate an amount, a number, etc. reckon something I could see him reckoning the cost as I spoke.
10 meanings: 1. to calculate or ascertain by calculating; compute 2. to include; count as part of a set or class 3. to consider.... Click for more definitions.
1. To count or compute: reckon the cost. See Synonyms at calculate. 2. To consider as being; regard as: a book that was reckoned a masterpiece. See Synonyms at consider. 3. Chiefly Southern & South Midland. a. To think or conclude: I reckon what you say is true. b. To expect or intend (to do something): "You reckon to call the sheriff?"
