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assumption

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Forms: assumptions

assumption means: Something you believe is true without having enough evidence to be sure.

noun

UNPROVEN BELIEFB2

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.

How to use it: the assumption that… (They acted on the assumption that help would arrive.); an assumption about something (Do not make assumptions about her background.)

Similar words: supposition, presumption

Common phrases: make an assumption, false assumption, basic assumption, underlying assumption

TAKING ONC1

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.

How to use it: assumption of something (His assumption of leadership brought fresh energy to the group.)

Similar words: taking on, acceptance

Common phrases: assumption of power, assumption of responsibility

Questions about assumption

What does assumption mean?

Something you believe is true without having enough evidence to be sure.

What is assumption in other languages?

Türkçe: varsayım · Español: suposición · Français: supposition · Deutsch: Annahme · Italiano: supposizione · 日本語: 仮定

How do you pronounce assumption?

It is pronounced /əˈsʌmpʃən/.

How do you use assumption in a sentence?

Your assumption was wrong. We made the assumption that everyone could swim.

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