Meaning of the word reportedly in English

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reportedly

US /rɪˈpɔːr.t̬ɪd.li/
UK /rɪˈpɔːr.t̬ɪd.li/
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Adverb

1.

as reported by others; according to what is being said by some people

Example:
The company is reportedly planning to lay off thousands of employees.
He was reportedly seen near the crime scene.
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