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assumption

[əˈsʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n]

assumption Definition

  • 1a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
  • 2the action of taking on power or responsibility

Using assumption: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assumption" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The assumption that he was guilty led to his arrest.

  • Example

    She made the assumption that I would be available to work late.

  • Example

    The company's assumption of debt helped it expand its operations.

  • Example

    The assumption of the role of CEO came with many challenges.

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    We can't base our decision on assumptions; we need concrete evidence.

assumption Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for assumption

Antonyms for assumption

Phrases with assumption

  • assuming that something is true or will happen

    Example

    Under the assumption that the project will be completed on time, we have scheduled a meeting for next week.

  • jump to conclusions

    to form an opinion or make a decision based on incomplete or insufficient information

    Example

    Don't jump to conclusions about what happened. We need to gather more facts first.

  • to assume that something is true or will happen without questioning it

    Example

    I took for granted that the store would be open, but when I got there it was closed.

Origins of assumption

from Latin 'assumptio', meaning 'a taking up'

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Summary: assumption in Brief

An 'assumption' [əˈsʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n] is something that is accepted as true or certain without proof. It can also refer to the action of taking on power or responsibility. Examples include 'The assumption that he was guilty led to his arrest,' and 'The company's assumption of debt helped it expand its operations.' Phrases like 'under the assumption' and 'take for granted' use 'assumption' to denote assuming something is true or will happen without questioning it.

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