assumption

noun
UK: /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
US: /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/

  1. Something that you accept as true without question or proof.

    1. My assumption was right. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company made the assumption that sales would increase next quarter. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of taking control or possession of something.

    1. The assumption of power was quick. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her assumption of the leadership role improved team performance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

presumption seizure belief theory supposition acceptance guess hypothesis
assumption transitive-verb

  1. To take or begin to have (power or responsibility).

    1. I will assume control now. [ ] [ ]
    2. He will assume office next month after winning the election. [ ] [ ]

  2. To suppose something to be true without proof.

    1. Don't assume it's OK. [ ] [ ]
    2. I assume that the project will be completed on time. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "assumption" in English means: Something that you accept as true without question or proof., The act of taking control or possession of something..

The phonetic transcription of "assumption" is /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ in British English and /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "assumption": presumption, seizure, belief, theory, supposition, acceptance, guess, hypothesis.

Example usage of "assumption": "My assumption was right.". More examples on the page.