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Definition reckon in British English

reckon verb

verb
/ˈrekən/
1

to believe that something is true

Example

I reckon there's something wrong with him.

Example

It is generally reckoned to be the best restaurant in town.

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1.1

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

Example

I think it'll work. What do you reckon?

Example

What do you reckon to her new boyfriend?

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2

to calculate something

Example

Analysts reckon their profits have fallen by around 10%.

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3

if you reckon to do something, you expect to do it

Example

We reckon to be finished by this afternoon.

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Definition reckon in British English