deem
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of deem
First recorded before 900; Middle English demen, Old English dēman; cognate with Gothic dōmjan, Old High German tuomen; doom
Example Sentences
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The FAA has deemed the airport among its “hotspots” with a high volume of mixed helicopter and airplane traffic.
From Los Angeles Times
None of the taste-testers ordered the Jalapeño Ranch—estimated at 1,185 calories, it was deemed too hefty for the office lunch hour.
From Barron's
None of the taste-testers ordered the Jalapeño Ranch—estimated at 1,185 calories, it was deemed too hefty for the office lunch hour.
From Barron's
He also said he would deem Anthropic a "supply chain risk," meaning the company would be labelled not secure enough for government use.
From BBC
To prevent severe injury, officers are trained to fire from what have been deemed safe distances.
From Los Angeles Times
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