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Ready reckoner

A ready reckoner is a reference book or guide that provides quick and easy calculations or information on a particular subject.

Usage

Sense: Reference Book

In this sense, a ready reckoner is a valuable tool for professionals or enthusiasts, as it offers a range of pre-calculated tables, formulas, or information to simplify calculations.

Sample Sentence

"The engineer consulted his ready reckoner to determine the appropriate beam size for the bridge construction."

Usage

Sense: Quick Reference Guide

A ready reckoner can also refer to a ready-made guide that helps individuals quickly determine or estimate something specific, typically used in popular or local contexts.

Sample Sentence

"The local fisherman used the ready reckoner to estimate the catch per pound of bait."

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