reckon
verb (used with object)
to count, compute, or calculate, as in number or amount.
reckons
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present tense formof reckon (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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She reckons people keep using Meta’s products even when they don’t particularly like or trust the company.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Though inflation remains high, ING reckons policymakers may prefer more time to monitor the economy, particularly as the government continues to support domestic demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
However, expected interest rate hikes in Indonesia and a weaker rupiah could pressure lending margins and earnings into 2027, he reckons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
He quotes the current chairman and co-founder of Google DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, who reckons in the next few decades we can cure all human disease.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Don’t worry about that, Mum’s bringing you up a tray; she reckons you look underfed,” said Ron, rolling his eyes.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
