Meaning of the word putatively in English

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putatively

US /ˈpjuː.t̬ə.t̬ɪv.li/
UK /ˈpjuː.tə.tɪv.li/

Adverb

according to general belief or reputation; supposedly

Example:
The treasure was putatively hidden in the old mansion.
He is putatively the best player on the team, but his performance has been inconsistent.