CEFR B2

presumed

adjective

Meaning

Accepted as true or likely to be the case based on probability or evidence, despite a lack of absolute certainty.

Examples

The presumed cause of the fire was a faulty electrical wire.
He is the presumed heir to the family fortune until the will is officially read.

Synonyms: expected, assumed, supposed, alleged, putative

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presumed (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /prɪˈzuːmd/

Definition

Accepted as true or likely to be the case based on probability or evidence, despite a lack of absolute certainty.

Examples

The presumed cause of the fire was a faulty electrical wire.
He is the presumed heir to the family fortune until the will is officially read.
The presumed innocence of the accused is a cornerstone of the legal system.

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