Reckon up

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transitive verb

To calculate the total amount of something, particularly money.

After the yard sale, he had to reckon up the day's earnings.
Visual representation of "reckon up" - To calculate the total amount of something, particularly money

Often appears as...

  • reckon up the cost
  • reckon up the total
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Visual representation of "reckon up"
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Mathematical Context

Often used where numbers are involved and a precise total is needed.

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Before we finalize the budget, we need to reckon up all expenses.
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Not Guesswork

Indicates a calculated and deliberate process, not a rough estimate.

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The accountant will reckon up the year-end financials accurately.
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Often Financial

Commonly appears in discussions about money or expenses.

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Let's reckon up the bill and see how much each of us owes.
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