assumptions
word · lemma: assumption
Definition
Things you accept as true without proof, often used when making decisions or guesses.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or neutral; common with 'make', 'base on', 'challenge'. Not used for proven facts. Often plural ('assumptions'). Can imply being uncritical or hasty.
Spanish: suposiciones - conjeturasPortuguese (BR): suposições - pressuposiçõesPortuguese (PT): suposições - pressupostosChinese (Simplified): 假设 - 假定Chinese (Traditional): 假設 - 假定Hindi: अनुमान - मान्यताएँArabic: افتراضات - تقديراتBengali: অনুমানRussian: предположенияJapanese: 仮定 - 想定Vietnamese: giả định - giả thiếtKorean: 가정 - 추정Turkish: varsayımlar - kabullerUrdu: مفروضات - اندازےIndonesian: asumsi - dugaan
Example Sentences
People often make assumptions without enough information.
basic
Our plan is based on several assumptions about the market.
basic
It's important to check your assumptions before making a decision.
basic
His assumptions turned out to be completely wrong.
natural
Don't jump to assumptions before hearing both sides.
natural
We need to challenge the old assumptions if we want to improve.
natural