v.
1. tr. count or compute by calculation.
2 tr. (foll. by in) count in or include in computation.
3 tr. (often foll. by as or to be) consider or regard (reckon him wise; reckon them to be beyond hope).
4 tr. a (foll. by that + clause) conclude after calculation; be of the considered opinion. b colloq. (foll. by to + infin.) expect (reckons to finish by Friday).
5 intr. make calculations; add up an account or sum.
6 intr. (foll. by on, upon) rely on, count on, or base plans on.
7 intr. (foll. by with) a take into account. b settle accounts with.
Phrases and idioms:
reckon up
1. count up; find the total of.
2 settle accounts. to be reckoned with of considerable importance; not to be ignored.
Etymology: OE (ge)recenian f. WG