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How do you use deemed versus deems?

"Deemed" and "deems" are both forms of the verb "deem," but they have different functions and are used in different contexts.

Deemed is the past participle of the verb "deem." It is used to describe something that has been considered or judged.

* Example: The project was deemed a success.

Deems is the third-person singular present tense of the verb "deem." It is used when referring to someone who is making a judgment or considering something.

* Example: The manager deems the employee's performance satisfactory.

Here's a simple breakdown:

* Deemed: Used when something has already been judged (past tense).

* Deems: Used when someone is currently judging (present tense).

Here are some more examples:

Deemed:

* The book was deemed too controversial for publication.

* The plan was deemed impractical and abandoned.

* The building was deemed unsafe and evacuated.

Deems:

* The judge deems the evidence inadmissible.

* She deems it important to be honest.

* He deems the new policy unfair.

Remember, "deemed" is used to describe a past judgment, while "deems" is used to describe someone making a present judgment.

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