# deeming

Pronunciation: say "DEE-ming" /ˈdiːmɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of deem. — present participle and gerund of deem
   - Simple: The -ing form of deem. Use it to name the state or describe a noun, but rarely after is or are.
   - _The memo explained the board's reasons for deeming the project a failure._
   - _Deeming the offer too low, she rejected it outright._

## Noun

2. The exercise of judgment in assessing something or reaching an opinion about it.
   - Simple: The act of judging something or forming an opinion about it.
   - _Her careful deeming of the evidence led to a fair conclusion._
   - _Sound deeming requires setting aside personal bias before reaching a verdict._

## Origin

**Meaning 1** — From Middle English demynge (also deminde, demand), from Old English dēmende meaning "judging," equivalent to deem plus the suffix -ing.
**Meaning 2** — From Middle English deming or demyng, from Old English *dēming (seen in the Old English word fordēming, "confiscation"), equivalent to deem plus the suffix -ing.

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