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Which meaning is common for the verb " reckon" "to consider" or "to make a calculation"? Does it sound normal for native speakers?

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Question added by Farah Husni , Supply Chain Manager , Supply Chain Corp
Date Posted: 2014/06/25
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Perfectly normal for native speakers Mohammad although a little bit "old fashioned". Some examples: "I reckon Brazil will win the world cup" - In my opinion, or I consider that Brazil will win the world cup. "What do you reckon?" - What do you think?

"How much do you reckon that shopping will cost"? - How much do you think or calculate that shopping will cost?

"Wait a minute I will reckon it up" - Wait a minute and I will calculate the cost.

These expressions were certainly used more when I was younger than they are today!

 

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