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According to Cambridge Dictionary, deem is defined as a way to "to consider or judge something in a particular way". However, I'm not sure if there is any subtle difference in meaning or connotation of deem and consider.
Another question, is there any difference if I use either one of these phrases or the latter is simply more concise?
is considered/deemed to be adj
is considered/deemed adj
They mean the same thing but are used in different contexts.
deem is used in contracts and legal language (legal briefs, etc.) and is generally used in written texts. It is not used verbally as much as it is very formal.
consider is used everywhere: in speech and in writing.
That is the only difference I know.
