Meaning of the word supposedly in English

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supposedly

US /səˈpoʊ.zɪd.li/
UK /səˈpoʊ.zɪd.li/
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Adverb

1.

according to what is generally thought or believed but not known for certain

Example:
The new restaurant is supposedly very good.
He supposedly quit his job last week.
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