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assumed

adj.
US //əˈsumd// UK //ɐsˈuːmd// as·sumed
  1. 1 supposed or presumed (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    something that is accepted as true even if there is no proof yet.

    presumed to be true or valid based on probability or previous patterns, though not yet verified.

    Example

    The assumed date for the party is Saturday, but we haven't received the invite yet.

    Example

    The assumed benefits of the new policy were quickly overshadowed by the logistical challenges that emerged during the first month of implementation.
  2. 2 fake or pretended (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    a name or identity that is not real, often used to hide who you are.

    adopted or pretended, typically to deceive others or protect one's true identity.

    Example

    The spy traveled across the border using an assumed name.

    Example

    He lived in the small coastal village for over a decade under an assumed identity, successfully evading the authorities who were searching for him.

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