Kapil Sibal

A single element in transactional mode can never be analysed to calculate either loss or presumptive loss. The losses or gains of all elements in the transaction need to be analysed.

Indian Politician

Donna Brazile

Hillary Clinton, because she's the Democrats' presumptive 2016 front-runner, has become the target du jour. Frankly, I don't know how public figures get through it.

American Politician

Judith Butler

It seems, though, that historically we have now reached a position in which Jews cannot legitimately be understood always and only as presumptive victims.

American Philosopher

Barton Gellman

In 1995, Glaxo bought Burroughs Wellcome and became the presumptive leader in AIDS therapy.

American Journalist

Daryl Morey

It would be very presumptive of me to think I could help an NFL team.

American Businessman

Princess Margaret

I'm the heir apparent to the heir presumptive.

British Royalty

Use 'presumptive' to show an outcome is very likely, but there's still room for a different result.

Likelihood Not Certainty

'Presumptive' commonly refers to candidates who are almost sure to be chosen.

Often Political

Indicates a strong belief about the future based on current trends or information.

Confidence and Speculation

Highlights an assumption made without all the facts or before proof is presented.

Uncertain Assumption

Using 'presumptive' can suggest a decision or opinion is made quickly, possibly prematurely.

May Seem Hasty

'Presumptive' is often used by healthcare professionals before confirming a diagnosis.

Medical Context

In medicine, 'presumptive' suggests an initial step before a definitive diagnosis is made.

Not Final Diagnosis

 of detecting disease at early stage, way before any symptoms occur. In health care, this is called screening. And as defined by the World Health Organization, screening is "the presumptive identification of unrecognized disease