assumption
word
/əˈsəmpʃən/
uh-SUHMP-shuhn
/ɐsˈʌmpʃən/
uh-SUHMP-shuhn
Definition
Something that you accept as true without proof, often used as the basis for reasoning or making decisions.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, academic, and business contexts. Often used with 'make an assumption', 'challenge an assumption', or 'underlying assumption'. Do not confuse with 'presumption', which has a similar meaning but sometimes implies arrogance.
Spanish: suposición - supuestoPortuguese (BR): suposiçãoPortuguese (PT): suposiçãoChinese (Simplified): 假设 - 假定Chinese (Traditional): 假設 - 假定Hindi: परिकल्पना - अनुमानArabic: افتراضBengali: অনুমান - অনুমিত সত্যRussian: предположениеJapanese: 仮定 - 想定Vietnamese: giả định - giả thiếtKorean: 가정Turkish: varsayımUrdu: مفروضہIndonesian: asumsi
Example Sentences
It is a common assumption that cats hate water.
basic
His plan was based on the assumption that everyone would agree.
basic
We should check if this assumption is correct.
basic
Don’t make the assumption that he’s not coming just because he’s late.
natural
That’s a risky assumption to base your argument on.
natural
People often act on assumptions rather than facts.
natural