Meaning & Definition of word "Assumed"
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Assumed
/əˈsuːmd/
verb:
- 1. To take for granted or without proof; to suppose.
- Example: He assumed that she would be at the meeting without confirming.
- 2. To take on a role, responsibility, or identity.
- Example: She assumed the position of team leader after the previous leader resigned.
- 3. To take over or take control of something.
- Example: The company assumed control of the smaller firm following the merger.
adjective:
- 1. Taken for granted or accepted as true without proof.
- Example: His assumed knowledge of the topic made him a valuable member of the discussion.
Etymology
From Latin 'assumere', meaning 'to take to oneself'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
assumed name:
a name that someone uses instead of their real name.
assumed risk:
a risk that someone takes voluntarily.
Related Words
assumption:
a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
presumption:
an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as a basis for reasoning or a line of argument.
Slang Meanings of assumed
Meaning: to take a wild guess about someone or something
Example Sentence: I didn't know he was coming, I just assumed he'd be here.
Meaning: to make a guess based on limited information
Example Sentence: She assumed he was rich because of his car.