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Vocabulary Entry
reckoner
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or device that calculates or reckons.
Example Sentences
"The accountant acted as a reckoner for the company's finances."
"In ancient cultures, a reckoner was essential for trade."
"She was the family reckoner, keeping track of expenses and budgets."
V
verb
To calculate or estimate something.
Example Sentences
"He will reckon the costs before making a decision."
"They reckoned the distance to be about ten miles."
"You need to reckon with the possibility of rain on your picnic day."