Assumption Meaning in English
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
His plan was based on the assumption that everyone would agree.
basic
We should check if this assumption is correct.
basic
It is a common assumption that cats hate water.
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