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supposed

 
/səˈpoʊzd/ adj (INTENDED)

Definition

intended: These batteries are supposed to last for a year. not supposed to If you are not supposed to do something you are not allowed to do it: You're not supposed to park here.
(Definition of supposed adj (INTENDED) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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