presumably

pronunciation

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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 .

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