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proposed

adj.
US //pɹəˈpoʊzd// UK //pɹəpˈəʊzd// pro·posed
  1. 1 suggested or planned (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    suggested as a plan or idea for people to think about.

    suggested or put forward for consideration; describing a plan that is not yet finalised or implemented.

    Example

    The proposed changes to the bus schedule will start next month if everyone agrees.

    Example

    The proposed legislation faced significant opposition from local business owners who feared the new tax would reduce their profit margins.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it describes.

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