assumed Definition
- 1accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
- 2taken on or adopted as a role, identity, or name
Using assumed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assumed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The assumed cause of the problem was incorrect.
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She made an assumed name for herself to avoid being recognized.
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The assumed identity of the spy was finally revealed.
assumed Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for assumed
Phrases with assumed
to use a different name than one's own in order to remain anonymous or avoid being recognized
Example
She made an assumed name for herself and moved to a new city to start a new life.
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He took his job security for granted until he was suddenly laid off.
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By participating in the extreme sport, they were taking on the assumed risk of injury or even death.
Origins of assumed
from Latin 'assumere', meaning 'to take up'
Summary: assumed in Brief
The term 'assumed' [əˈsjuːmd] refers to something that is accepted as true or certain without proof. It can also mean taking on a role, identity, or name. Examples include 'The assumed cause of the problem was incorrect.' and 'She made an assumed name for herself to avoid being recognized.' Phrases like 'take something for granted' and 'the assumed risk' use 'assumed' to denote accepting something as true or understood.
