reck·on·er (r k  -nr)n. A handbook of mathematical tables used to facilitate computation. |
reckoner [ˈrɛkənə]
n
(Mathematics) any of various devices or tables used to facilitate reckoning, esp a ready reckoner
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| Noun | 1. |  reckoner - an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully adder - a person who adds numbers number cruncher - someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations actuary, statistician - someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) subtracter - a person who subtracts numbers |
| 2. | reckoner - a handbook of tables used to facilitate computation enchiridion, handbook, vade mecum - a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location |
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