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Assumption
01
an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof
02
a hypothesis that is taken for granted
03
the act of taking possession of or power over something
04
the act of assuming or taking for granted
05
audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
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(Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended
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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
assumption
n
assumpt
v
Example
A theoretical model of an atom uses assumptions rather than evidence.
The experiment results falsified the initial assumptions.
Deconstruction destabilizes established assumptions.
Scientists must discern facts from assumptions in their research.
She faced sexist assumptions about her abilities simply because of her gender.
