proposed

American  

[pruh-pohzd] / prəˈpoʊzd /

adjective

1. offered or suggested for consideration, acceptance, or action.

   Any proposed change to this charter must be noted on the agenda that is sent out for the next scheduled meeting.

2. (of a toast) offered.

   At the convention reception, the jokingly proposed toast was, "To pure mathematics, and may it never be of any use to anyone!"

3. presented or nominated for some position, membership, task, etc..

   The letter should describe the purpose of the committee and list all proposed members along with their faculty ranks.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of propose.

Other Word Forms

• unproposed
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of proposed

propose ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Proposed solutions include creating standardized DNA "parts libraries," using artificial intelligence to improve design and simulation, and advancing bio-manufacturing methods.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Proposed changes to bank capital requirements risk adding to incentives to lend to other lenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Proposed regulations could complicate Nvidia and AMD’s access to the estimated $1.5 trillion “sovereign AI” market due to lengthy approval processes.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Proposed figures could still change as councillors in each local authority will be asked to vote on the increases, which will take effect from 1 April.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Proposed in 1848, it was rejected in 1887.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

Related Words

• expected
• planned
• prospective
• recommended
• scheduled
• suggested