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estimate vs reckon

reckon vs estimate

estimate is a noun but reckon is not a noun.

estimate and reckon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
estimate Yes No Yes No
reckon No No Yes No
As verbs, reckon is a hypernym of estimate; that is, reckon is a word with a broader meaning than estimate:
  • estimate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  • reckon: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of estimate include calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, work out.
As verbs, reckon is a hyponym of estimate; that is, reckon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than estimate:
  • estimate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
  • reckon: take account of
Other hyponyms of estimate include quantise, quantize, misgauge, place, put, set, give, lowball, underestimate, assess, make, count, truncate, guesstimate.
As verbs, estimate and reckon are synonyms defined as:
  • estimate and reckon: judge to be probable
Other synonyms of estimate include calculate, count on, figure, forecast.
estimate (noun) reckon (noun)
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
the respect with which a person is held
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
a statement indicating the likely cost of some job
estimate (verb) reckon (verb)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) deem to be
judge to be probable make a mathematical calculation or computation
expect, believe, or suppose
judge to be probable
have faith or confidence in
take account of
Difference between estimate and reckon

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