reckon
1 of 1verb/ˈrɛ.kən/
Forms:reckons,reckoning,reckoned,reckoned
1
to think or have an opinion about something
B2transitive- He reckoned that the project would take longer than anticipated.
- She reckoned it was best to consult an expert before making a decision.
- Many people reckon that kindness can significantly impact others' lives.
- After considering the options, he reckoned that the first choice was the most sensible.
2
to guess something using available information
C2transitive- After assessing the project requirements, the team tried to reckon the time needed for completion.
- The chef could reckon the amount of seasoning needed for the recipe with years of culinary experience.
- Investors often reckon the potential return on investment before making financial decisions.
3
to think of or judge something in a particular way
- The project was reckoned a success due to the high turnout.
- The new policy was reckoned a bold move by the board of directors.
- The weather was reckoned too harsh for the outdoor event to proceed.
- The decision was reckoned a wise one by most of the team members.
- The movie was reckoned a classic, even though it was initially criticized.
4
to calculate or estimate the value, amount, or number of something
transitive- The accountant reckoned the profits for the year based on the sales report.
- The engineers reckoned the weight of the materials before starting the construction.
- The team reckoned the time it would take to finish the race.
- The surveyor reckoned the height of the building by using trigonometry.
- She reckoned the distance between the two cities using a map and a ruler.
5
to believe or accept something as true or certain, often with confidence or trust
- She reckoned on winning the competition after practicing for months.
- She reckoned on her expertise to guide the team through the challenge.
- They reckoned on having enough food for the entire event.
- She reckoned on his support, knowing how reliable he had been in the past.
- The team reckoned on the resources being available for the project to succeed.
6
to count or calculate the total number of something
transitive- He reckoned the number of books on the shelf and found there were over 100.
- She reckoned the votes after the election to determine the winner.
- He reckoned the number of hours spent working on the project.
- The teacher reckoned the students' scores for the final grade.
- She reckoned the votes after the election to determine the winner.
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7
to expect to do something particular
transitive- She reckoned to finish the report by the end of the day.
- He reckoned to meet the deadline despite the busy schedule.
- He reckoned to complete the project before the final presentation.
- They reckoned to have everything packed and ready for the move by Saturday.
- He reckoned to take a few days off to relax and recharge.