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!
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The assumption that he was guilty led to his arrest.
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She made the assumption that I would be available to work late.
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The company's assumption of debt helped it expand its operations.
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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
Phrases with assumption
assuming that something is true or will happen
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Under the assumption that the project will be completed on time, we have scheduled a meeting for next week.
to form an opinion or make a decision based on incomplete or insufficient information
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Don't jump to conclusions about what happened. We need to gather more facts first.
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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'
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.
