# deemed

Pronunciation: say "DEEMD" /diːmd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of deem. — simple past and past participle of deem
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of deem. Use this form when you judged or decided something earlier.
   - _The committee deemed the proposal unworthy of further funding._
   - _Her conduct was deemed inappropriate by the review board._

## Adjective

2. Describing a high-performing higher educational institution in India granted accreditation that lets it function with the autonomy of a university.
   - Simple: Used for a college in India that has earned special status to act like a university.
   - _The deemed status allowed the institute to design its own curriculum without state interference._
   - _Several deemed universities across India faced scrutiny over their admission practices._

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