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reckoner

[ rek-uh-ner ]

noun

  1. a person who reckons.
  2. Also called ready reckoner. a collection of mathematical and other tables for ready calculation.


reckoner

/ ˈrɛkənə /

noun

  1. any of various devices or tables used to facilitate reckoning, esp a ready reckoner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of reckoner1

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; reckon, -er 1
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Example Sentences

William Sutcliffe on his return said that Sammy's three notes were pinned in a ready reckoner.

Having been pinned in the ready reckoner, it would show the marks of pin-holes.

Sometime during the night the quill of the dead reckoner had traced its fine red line over the 30th meridian.

True, all turns on your Ready-Reckoner being moderately correct,—being not insupportably incorrect!

He becomes an astoundingly quick and accurate reckoner without other aid than a moment's reflection.

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