Reckon — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈre-kən/ reck·on

Meaning & Definition of Reckon

Reckon (verb)

  1. count
  2. estimate, compute
  3. to determine by reference to a fixed basis

Reckon (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement

    "tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium"

    similar: calculate, call, conjecture, estimate, figure, gauge, guess, judge, make, place, put, suppose
    related: conclude, deduce, extrapolate, gather, infer, reason, understand
    near: calibrate, measure, scale, compute, work out

  2. to have as an opinion

    "I reckon you must be new to these parts"

    similar: allow (chiefly Southern & Midland), believe, conceive, consider, deem, esteem, feel, figure, guess, hold, imagine, judge, suppose, think
    related: regard, view, accept, perceive, depend, rely, trust, assume, presume, presuppose, surmise, conclude, deduce, infer
    near: distrust, doubt, mistrust, question, suspect, disbelieve, discredit, reject

  3. to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations

    "reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance"

    similar: calculate, cipher, compute, figure, work out
    related: add up, average, sum, tally, total, totalize, add, divide, multiply, subtract, allow (for), deduct, factor (in or into or out), figure in, figure out, solve (for), count, itemize, number, calibrate, gauge, measure, scale, appraise, assess, estimate, evaluate, rate, value, recalculate, recompute, refigure

  4. to place reliance or trust

    "don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there"

    similar: calculate, count, depend, lean, rely, bank on, call on, figure on, look to, stand on
    related: commit, confide, entrust, trust
    near: distrust, mistrust, question, suspect

  5. to think of in a particular way

    "he was reckoned among the great heroes of his time"

    similar: account, call, consider, count, esteem, hold, look (on or upon), rate, regard, set down, view, take for
    related: believe, deem, feel, sense, think, conceive, fancy, imagine

Related Entry: Reckon with (phrase)

Reckon with is a different word from Reckon. The synonyms below are for reckon with, not for reckon.

  1. to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)

    "After Scout's emergency surgery, we were forced to reckon with a hefty vet bill."

    similar: allow (for), consider, factor (in or into), provide (for), regard, figure on, take account of, take into account
    related: accommodate, adapt, adjust, condition, anticipate, contemplate, envisage, expect, foresee, assume, presume, presuppose, plan, calculate, face
    opposite: discount, disregard
    near: factor (out)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reckon

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reckon:

Chiefly Southern & Midland: allow
calculate, call, conjecture, estimate, figure, gauge, guess, judge, make, place, put, suppose, believe, conceive, consider, deem, esteem, feel, hold, imagine, think, cipher, compute, work out, count, depend, lean, rely, account, look (on or upon), rate, regard, set down, view, bank on, call on, figure on, look to, stand on, take for

Related Words for Reckon

conclude, deduce, extrapolate, gather, infer, reason, understand, accept, perceive, trust, assume, presume, presuppose, surmise, add up, average, sum, tally, total, totalize, add, divide, multiply, subtract, allow (for), deduct, factor (in or into or out), figure in, figure out, solve (for)

Near Antonyms of Reckon

calibrate, measure, scale, compute, work out, distrust, doubt, mistrust, question, suspect, disbelieve, discredit, reject

Word Forms of Reckon

Inflections: reckoned, reckoning

Origin & Etymology of Reckon

Middle English rekenen, from Old English -recenian (as in gerecenian to narrate); akin to Old English reccan

First known use: 13th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Reckon

Words & Phrases Containing Reckon

reckon with, reckon without, reckon on, reckon up, a force to reckon with, a man/woman/person to reckon with, dead reckoning

Frequently Asked Questions about Reckon

What does "Reckon" mean?

"Reckon" means count. As a verb, it is defined as: count. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Reckon"?

Other words for "Reckon" include calculate, call, conjecture, estimate, figure, gauge, guess and judge. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reckon" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reckon"?

There are 88 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reckon". Common alternatives include calculate, call, conjecture, estimate, figure, gauge, guess, judge, make and place.

How do you use "Reckon" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reckon" in a sentence: "tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium"; "I reckon you must be new to these parts"; "reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance".

Is "Reckon" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reckon" is a verb.

Is "Reckon" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Reckon" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Reckon"?

"Reckon" is pronounced /ˈre-kən/ and divided into syllables as reck·on.

What is the origin of the word "Reckon"?

"Reckon" comes from Middle English rekenen, from Old English -recenian (as in gerecenian to narrate); akin to Old English reccan. First known use: 13th centuryt.