deem

verb

To consider or judge something to be a particular way.

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A Fine for the Wind · paragraph 2

Judge to be

Closest synonyms

consider regard judge think hold reckon

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Usage distinction

Deem often appears in formal judgments, as in deem an application complete.

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See deem in use

The judges may deem an incomplete entry ineligible.

Dictionary practice example.

The bookstore manager would deem a children's reading session workable only if every family could see the illustrations from the available seats.

From Reasons Behind a Decision.

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