presumably

[pri-zoo-muh-blee]

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adverb

by assuming reasonably; probably: Since he is a consistent winner, he is presumably a superior player.

Origin of presumably

First recorded in 1640–50; presumable + -ly

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doubtless, likely, apparently.

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Contemporary Examples

Presumably, had the deputies who pinned Saylor wore body cameras, video evidence would have helped determine what happened to him.
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December 16, 2014
If they had passed, presumably mothers who drink during pregnancy could be charged with felonies.
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December 9, 2014
The crowd inside the convention center is very white, fairly old, and presumably decently rich.
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December 6, 2014
Presumably with caroling, though presumably not with “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.”
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December 6, 2014
President Barack Obama, presumably, would be Mr. Spock, emotionally distant with a cold logic all his own.
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Historical Examples

We can only say that they will be different, and presumably loftier ones.
Freeland
Theodor Hertzka
At least I possess the key of his flat, presumably with his permission.
The Avenger
E. Phillips Oppenheim
She drew a long breath, presumably of relief, and moved a step forward.
The Avenger
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Presumably, the Russian troops there had come from Ivangorod.
The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII)
Various
He presumably knew all the employees of his company by sight.
The Film of Fear
Arnold Fredericks

British Dictionary definitions for presumably

presumably

adverb

(sentence modifier) one presumes or supposes thatpresumably he won't see you, if you're leaving tomorrow

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Word Origin and History for presumably

adv.

1640s, "with presumption, without examination," from presumable + -ly (2). As a qualifier, "probably, as one would presume," from 1830.

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Examples from the Web for presumably

Contemporary Examples

Presumably, had the deputies who pinned Saylor wore body cameras, video evidence would have helped determine what happened to him.

If they had passed, presumably mothers who drink during pregnancy could be charged with felonies.

The crowd inside the convention center is very white, fairly old, and presumably decently rich.

Presumably with caroling, though presumably not with “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.”

President Barack Obama, presumably, would be Mr. Spock, emotionally distant with a cold logic all his own.

Historical Examples

We can only say that they will be different, and presumably loftier ones.

At least I possess the key of his flat, presumably with his permission.

She drew a long breath, presumably of relief, and moved a step forward.

Presumably, the Russian troops there had come from Ivangorod.

He presumably knew all the employees of his company by sight.

presumably

Word Origin and History for presumably

adv.

Origin of presumably