Meaning & Definition of word "Deem"

Deem

/diːm/

1. to consider or regard in a specified way.
- Example: The committee will deem the proposal acceptable if it meets the necessary criteria.
2. to come to a judgment or conclusion about something.
- Example: She deemed it appropriate to apologize for the misunderstanding.
3. to think or believe something.
- Example: Many people deem honesty to be an important virtue.
4. to assess the importance or quality of something.
- Example: After the evaluation, he deemed the project a success.

Middle English, from Old English 'dēman' to judge, decide.

deem fit:

to consider something to be suitable or appropriate

deem necessary:

to consider something required or essential

deem important:

to regard something as significant

judgment:

the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

consideration:

the action or process of thinking about something carefully.

Meaning: to think twice about something

Example Sentence: You should deem that seriously before deciding.

Meaning: to hold an opinion casually

Example Sentence: I deem it cool to skip work today.