Meaning
To deem is to regard or consider something in a specified way, often implying a judgment or evaluation based on certain criteria or standards; it conveys a sense of authority or deliberation in the assessment of value or significance.
💡 While "deem" is often used in formal contexts, it is important to avoid overusing it in casual conversation, where simpler terms like "consider" may be more appropriate.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Daniel
spent
the
morning
refining
his
report
for
the
quarterly
review
,
meticulously
checking
that
each
argument
was
coherent
and
the
evidence
sufficiently
robust
.
When
his
manager
scrutinized
the
draft
,
she
deemed
the
analysis
thorough
but
recommended
concise
edits
to
streamline
the
presentation
.
He
implemented
those
deliberate
revisions
,
excising
dense
passages
and
incorporating
a
clear
executive
summary
that
articulated
the
principal
recommendations
.
Subsequently
he
rehearsed
the
slides
to
calibrate
pacing
and
ensure
his
articulation
matched
the
written
argument
.
A
colleague
provided
candid
feedback
on
a
somewhat
tentative
section
,
prompting
a
final
adjustment
to
improve
cohesion
and
emphasis
.
By
the
time
he
left
,
Daniel
felt
confident
that
the
report
now
conveyed
a
coherent
,
concise
case
ready
for
discussion
.
Common Phrases
deem appropriate
deem necessary
deem significant
Synonyms
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