adj
presumed
adj
1
Believed to be true based on the evidence available, even though it isn't formally confirmed.
"Rescue crews searched for the presumed survivors of the crash."
"He was the presumed winner of the election before the final count came in."
How to Use Presumed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTreated as probably true, pending confirmation.
Common pairings
presumed dead
presumed innocent
Word Forms
more presumed comparative, most presumed superlative
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Rescue crews searched for the _____ survivors of the crash.