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as in estimated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
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as in thought
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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as in calculated
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
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as in relied
to place reliance or trust
don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
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Recent Examples of reckoned
The laser light source is reckoned good for 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation.
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New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
In addition to ambling under shallow water, it's reckoned good for grass, concrete and gravel.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
The series based on the classic novel is reckoned to be the biggest ever out of Colombia.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Olga reckoned eleven to fifteen years.
—Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
Onboard processing is powered by a Li-ion battery that's topped up via a magnetic connection on the front edge, with per-charge play time reckoned to be more than five hours.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2024
German automakers protested the EU decision to go ahead with tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, green groups reckoned new European EVs would now be able to compete, while some fear this might ignite wider trade tensions.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Volkswagen’s shares were hammered by about 5% Monday after its profit warning late last week but rallied later in the day as analysts reckoned things could be worse.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
It's housed in a bag to the front and is reckoned good for between 20 and 45 miles (30-60 km) of per-charge range – that's not a great deal compared to other folding ebikes available today, but should be enough for most daily commutes.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2024
New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
In addition to ambling under shallow water, it's reckoned good for grass, concrete and gravel.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
The series based on the classic novel is reckoned to be the biggest ever out of Colombia.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Olga reckoned eleven to fifteen years.
—Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
Onboard processing is powered by a Li-ion battery that's topped up via a magnetic connection on the front edge, with per-charge play time reckoned to be more than five hours.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2024
German automakers protested the EU decision to go ahead with tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, green groups reckoned new European EVs would now be able to compete, while some fear this might ignite wider trade tensions.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Volkswagen’s shares were hammered by about 5% Monday after its profit warning late last week but rallied later in the day as analysts reckoned things could be worse.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
It's housed in a bag to the front and is reckoned good for between 20 and 45 miles (30-60 km) of per-charge range – that's not a great deal compared to other folding ebikes available today, but should be enough for most daily commutes.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoned
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The corporate training industry has high demand, and is estimated to be worth more than $22 billion worldwide, according to Statista.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the time of Galliano’s appointment, market sources estimated the company generated about 100 million euros annually.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Coppola recalls that the film thought by some to be the greatest ever made was really difficult to make.John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our team thought this was worth a deeper look.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While overdose deaths for 2024 have not been calculated yet, and will not be until after the end of the year, the CDC said that deaths fell 17% in a one-year period.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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In my experience, the key to success here is keeping the incentive structure simple and transparent so that salespeople know exactly how their earnings are calculated.Arnab Mishra, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Brands and retailers have long relied on search to increase their visibility and drive customer engagement.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Council members voted down the mayor's proposal, which relied on a modest across-the-board cut to 24 city departments.Kyle Stokes, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Among leaders, communication is considered a cornerstone of success.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Overwintering sites in those areas are considered essential to the conservation of the species.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer had set a goal to acquire a business in 2024 and believed the right opportunity would come without forcing it.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The top speed of 218 mph went untested, but if the speedometer on one example taped on the autobahn is to believed, the LaFerrari can actually punch its way all the way to 231 mph.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Poolside Gossip, regarded as the epitome of midcentury style and design, evokes lazy days by the water.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kaczynski was born to a working class family in 1942 and was regarded for his exceptional intelligence, graduating from high school at age 15 and going on to Harvard University on a scholarship that same year.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This cryptographic procedure makes passkeys more secure than passwords because the private key cannot be intercepted, guessed or stolen.Mark Vena, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bleacher Report guessed Soto’s deal would be 13 years, $569 million, which would give him a $183 million payoff.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Reckoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoned. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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