Meaning & Definition of word "Assuming"

Assuming

/əˈsjuː.mɪŋ/

1. To take for granted or without proof; to suppose.
- Example: Assuming that it doesn't rain, we will have a picnic tomorrow.
2. To take on or accept a responsibility or role.
- Example: She is assuming the role of team leader for the project.
3. To pretend to have a particular quality or appearance.
- Example: He was assuming an air of confidence, despite his nervousness.

1. Pertaining to something that is taken for granted or supposed.
- Example: The assuming nature of the statement lead to misunderstandings.

From Latin 'assumere', meaning 'to take to oneself'.

assuming away:

To dismiss something as irrelevant based on assumptions.

assuming the worst:

To presume that the worst possible outcome will occur.

assuming responsibility:

To take charge of or accept accountability for something.

assumption:

A fact or statement taken for granted as true.

presumption:

An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of evidence.

premise:

A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred.

Meaning: Assume much

Example Sentence: Don't assume much; always ask for clarity.

Meaning: Assumptions lead to misunderstandings

Example Sentence: Assuming things can often lead to problems.