Reckon

/ˈrɛkən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of reckoning; a calculation or computation.

The reckon of the expenses showed a surprising surplus.

verb

To think or suppose; to believe something to be true.

I reckon it will rain later today.

To calculate or compute.

He had to reckon the total cost of the project before presenting it to his boss.

To regard or consider in a specified way.

Many people reckon her as one of the top candidates for the position.

Middle English, from Old English 'reccen' meaning to explain or calculate.

I reckon

I think or believe.

reckon with

to confront and deal with.

reckon on

to depend on.

reckoning

the act of calculating or estimating.

reckless

without thinking or caring about the consequences.

to think something is true or likely.

I reckon I can finish this before lunch.

to assume or take for granted.

You reckon he's gonna show up?