assumption

Annahme

Etwas, das man ohne ausreichende Belege für wahr hält.

In einfachem Englisch: Something you believe is true without having enough evidence to be sure.

• Your assumption was wrong.
• We made the assumption that everyone could swim.
• The calculation depends on several assumptions about future costs.

So benutzt man es: the assumption that… (They acted on the assumption that help would arrive.); an assumption about something (Do not make assumptions about her background.)

Synonyme: supposition, presumption

Häufige Wendungen: make an assumption, false assumption, basic assumption, underlying assumption

Übernahme

Das Annehmen einer Aufgabe, Rolle, Verantwortung oder Position.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of accepting a duty, role, responsibility, or position.

• Her assumption of responsibility surprised everyone.
• The ceremony marked his assumption of office.
• The assumption of new duties increased her workload.

So benutzt man es: assumption of something (His assumption of leadership brought fresh energy to the group.)

Synonyme: taking on, acceptance

Häufige Wendungen: assumption of power, assumption of responsibility