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Meaning of reckoner
A person who calculates or estimates something, especially a person who calculates amounts owed or payable.
Etymology of reckoner
The word "reckoner" originated from the Old French word "reckonier", which is derived from the Latin word "reckonare", meaning "to calculate" or "to count"
Historically, the term referred to a person who calculated or estimated amounts, such as an accountant or auditor
Over time, the word has expanded to include other meanings, such as a device for calculating or a person who judges or evaluates something
Synonyms
accountant
auditor
bookkeeper
calculator
estimator
evaluator
judge
assessor
appraiser
valuator
measurer
quantifier
analyst
examiner
inspector
reviewer
critic
commentator
observer
watcher
monitor
supervisor
overseer
controller
regulator
moderator
adjuster
settler
arbiter
mediator
negotiator
reconciler
Definitions
- A person who calculates, especially one who calculates amounts owed or payable
- A device for calculating, especially a mechanical or electronic one
- A person who judges or evaluates something
Usage Examples
- The company hired a reckoner to calculate the total cost of the project
- The reckoner on the calculator helped her balance her checkbook
- As a reckoner of human nature, he was able to predict how people would react to the news
Antonyms
spender
waster
squanderer
prodigal
improvident
careless
reckless
thoughtless
imprudent
inconsiderate
incautious
impulsive
extravagant
lavish
profligate
impractical
unrealistic
uninformed
unaware
ignorant
oblivious
neglectful
remiss