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Deemed (verb) means past tense of "deem" — considered or judged to be something. Example: “The old bridge was deemed unsafe, so engineers closed it to lorries.”
verb
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Past tense of "deem" — considered or judged to be something.
"The old bridge was deemed unsafe, so engineers closed it to lorries."
"The proposal was deemed too risky and rejected."
"She was deemed fit to return to work after the checkup."
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In Indian higher education, describing an institution officially granted university-level status and powers even though it is not formally called a university.
"Several deemed universities in India set their own courses and exams."
"She applied to a deemed university because its engineering programme had a good reputation."
"The college gained deemed university status in the 1990s."
How to use deemed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually just the past tense of "deem" (judged/considered); in an Indian education context, describes a college with special university-equivalent status.
Common pairings
deemed to be
deemed university
deemed appropriate
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Etymology
From the verb "deem", ultimately from Old English dēman, "to judge".
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What does “deemed” mean?
The word “deemed” means past tense of "deem" — considered or judged to be something. In plain terms, usually just the past tense of "deem" (judged/considered); in an Indian education context, describes a college with special university-equivalent status.
How do you pronounce “deemed”?
“Deemed” is pronounced deemd (/diːmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “deemed” in a sentence?
Here is “deemed” used in a sentence: “The proposal was deemed too risky and rejected.”
What part of speech is “deemed”?
Depending on how it is used, “deemed” can be a verb and an adjective.
Where does the word “deemed” come from?
The word “deemed” comes from Old English. From the verb "deem", ultimately from Old English dēman, "to judge".
Is “deemed” a common word?
“Deemed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “deemed” have?
“Deemed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense of "deem" — considered or judged to be something.
What is the difference between 'deemed' and 'considered'?
Both mean to judge something to be a certain way, but 'deemed' is more formal and often implies an official or legal judgment. 'Considered' is the more general, everyday word.
What is a 'deemed university'?
In Indian higher education, a 'deemed university' is an institution officially granted university-level status and powers, even though it is not formally titled a university. This lets it award its own degrees and set its own courses.
Is 'deemed' formal or informal?
'Deemed' is formal and appears most often in legal, official, and academic writing, as in 'deemed necessary' or 'deemed unfit.' In casual speech, people more often say 'thought' or 'seen as.'
What word usually follows 'deemed'?
'Deemed' is often followed directly by an adjective or noun describing the judgment, as in 'deemed acceptable' or 'deemed a success.' It can also take 'to be,' as in 'deemed to be lawful.'
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