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A belief taken to be true without proof.
Examples
The film's plot relies on the assumption that time travel is possible.
During the discussion, his assumption that everyone agreed caused confusion.
By making an assumption, he avoided checking the facts.
His assumption about the market trends turned out to be wrong.
Her assumption of the manager role surprised everyone.
Similar words
supposing
speculating
inferring
postulating
hypothesis
presumption
guess
concluding
taking for granted
presuming
Meanings
Examples
The assumption that all swans are white was disproved by a black swan.
She made the assumption that the meeting would start on time.
His assumption about the market trends turned out to be wrong.
We cannot base policy on the assumption that people will always behave rationally.
The film's plot relies on the assumption that time travel is possible.
Critics challenged the assumption that wealth equals happiness.
Similar words
presumption
supposition
belief
hypothesis
premise
conjectureguess
postulate
Examples
The assumption of risk is required before the operation.
Her assumption of the manager role surprised everyone.
By making an assumption, he avoided checking the facts.
The legal document contains an assumption that the buyer will pay on time.
During the discussion, his assumption that everyone agreed caused confusion.
The policy includes an assumption that all participants are over eighteen.
Similar words
presuming
supposing
guessing
speculating
postulating
taking for granted
inferring
concluding
FAQ
What does assumption mean?
A belief taken to be true without proof; a thing accepted as true without evidence or verification.
What is the plural form of assumption?
The plural is assumptions.
What are some common synonyms for assumption?
Common synonyms include presumption, supposition, belief, hypothesis, premise, conjecture, guess, and postulate.
What does it mean to make an assumption?
It means taking something for granted or adopting a stance without evidence.
How is assumption used in everyday language?
It refers to a thing accepted as true without proof, such as assuming it will rain because the sky is dark.
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