# presumed

Pronunciation: US say "pri-ZOOMD" /pɹiˈz(j)umd/; say "pri-ZYOOMD" UK /pɹɪˈzjuːmd/, AUS /pɹɪˈzjʉːmd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of presume. — simple past and past participle of presume
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of presume. Use this form for something taken as true earlier or already believed.
   - _The jury presumed his innocence until the evidence proved otherwise._
   - _Lost at sea for a week, the sailors were presumed dead._

## Adjective

2. Regarded as the most probable outcome or identity, often with some preparations already beginning on that basis.
   - Simple: Thought to be most likely true, so people begin getting ready for it.
   - _The presumed heir began rehearsing for a role she had not yet officially won._
   - _Investigators worked from the presumed cause of the fire while awaiting forensic confirmation._

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