presumably
pronunciation
How to pronounce presumably in British English:
UK [prɪˈzjuːməbli]
How to pronounce presumably in American English:
US [prɪˈzuːməbli]
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- Adverb:
- by reasonable assumption
Word Origin
- presumably (adv.)
- 1640s, "with presumption, without examination," from presumable + -ly (2). As a qualifier, "probably, as one would presume," from 1830.
Example
- 1. But presumably he will want at least a board seat .
- 2. Apple 's product launches presumably produce similar surges .
- 3. Presumably it was also the catalyst for this book .
- 4. Presumably , they pay for the coffee .
- 5. The next estimate will presumably be higher .