presumably

[ pri-zoo-muh-blee ]
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adverb
  1. by assuming reasonably; probably: Since he is a consistent winner, he is presumably a superior player.

Origin of presumably

1
First recorded in 1640–50; presumable + -ly

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presumably

/ (prɪˈzjuːməblɪ) /


adverb
  1. (sentence modifier) one presumes or supposes that: presumably he won't see you, if you're leaving tomorrow

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