assumption

supposizione, ipotesi

Idea ritenuta vera senza avere prove sufficienti.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: the assumption that… (They acted on the assumption that help would arrive.); an assumption about something (Do not make assumptions about her background.)

Sinonimi: supposition, presumption

Espressioni comuni: make an assumption, false assumption, basic assumption, underlying assumption

assunzione

L’atto di accettare un compito, un ruolo, una responsabilità o un incarico.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: assumption of something (His assumption of leadership brought fresh energy to the group.)

Sinonimi: taking on, acceptance

Espressioni comuni: assumption of power, assumption of responsibility