Assumption

/ɐsˈʌmpʃən/

/əˈsəmpʃən/

[noun]

Assumption

[NOUN]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

synonyms : premise

premiss

a hypothesis that is taken for granted

synonyms : supposal

supposition

the act of taking possession of or power over something

synonyms : laying claim

the act of assuming or taking for granted

audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

synonyms : effrontery

presumption

presumptuousness

(Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended

celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church

synonyms : Assumption of Mary

August 15

Examples

1. She realized that her initial assumption was correct.

2. She is currently judging the book by its cover and making assumptions about its content.

3. The student who is not afraid to ask questions and challenge assumptions is more likely to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter, as doubt is often the beginning of wisdom.

4. Second, call out assumptions.