Pronunciation: /ˈrɛkən/

Definitions of reckon

noun an estimation or calculation

Example Sentences

A1 I reckon the weather will be nice for our picnic.

A2 She reckons we should leave early to avoid traffic.

B1 The reckoning of expenses at the end of the month is always a tedious task.

B2 His reckoning of the situation was spot on.

C1 The company's financial reckoning revealed some discrepancies in the accounts.

C2 Her reckoning of the political landscape proved to be accurate in the long run.

verb to consider or regard something in a specified way

Example Sentences

A1 I reckon it's going to rain today.

A2 She reckons we should leave early to avoid traffic.

B1 I reckon we'll have enough time to finish the project by the deadline.

B2 Based on the data, I reckon the company will see a profit increase this quarter.

C1 After analyzing all the evidence, I reckon he is innocent.

C2 I reckon we should invest in the new technology for better efficiency.

Examples of reckon in a Sentence

formal I reckon that the company's profits will increase by 10% next quarter.

informal I reckon we should go to the beach this weekend.

slang I reckon he's got a crush on her.

figurative I reckon life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

Grammatical Forms of reckon

past tense

reckoned

plural

reckons

comparative

more reckoned

superlative

most reckoned

present tense

reckon

future tense

will reckon

perfect tense

have reckoned

continuous tense

is reckoning

singular

reckon

positive degree

reckon

infinitive

to reckon

gerund

reckoning

participle

reckoning

Origin and Evolution of reckon

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'reckon' originated from the Old English word 'recenian' which means to count or enumerate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reckon' evolved to also mean to consider or think about something, in addition to its original meaning of counting or enumerating.