What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
computed
Example
The program computed the average temperature for the month. [computed: past tense]
Example
I need to compute the total cost of the project before submitting it. [compute: verb]
reckoned
Example
I reckoned that it would take us about an hour to get there. [reckoned: past tense]
Example
She reckoned that the company would make a profit this quarter. [reckon: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Computed is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, while reckoned is more common in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between computed and reckoned?
Computed is more formal than reckoned, which is more informal and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
