Considering, judging, or thinking of something in a particular way; forming an opinion about something.
From the verb 'deem' (Old English 'deman' meaning to judge) plus the '-ing' suffix forming the present participle. Used since Middle English to express judgment or assessment.
Deeming is the legal word that makes something official in your mind—courts and important documents use 'deeming it necessary' because it sounds more authoritative than just 'thinking' or 'considering,' showing how language gets more formal as it gets more important.
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