Meaning & Definition of word "Assumption"

Assumption

/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/

1. A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
- Example: The assumption that all students have access to a computer can lead to inequalities in education.
2. An idea or statement that is taken for granted or accepted as true without verification.
- Example: We made the assumption that the meeting would start on time.
3. A condition or belief that is accepted as a basis for reasoning or argument.
- Example: Her entire argument was based on the assumption that the project would be funded.
4. The act of taking on or adopting a role, responsibility, or identity.
- Example: His assumption of leadership was met with mixed reactions from the team.
5. The act of taking something for granted.
- Example: The assumption that everyone shares the same values can lead to misunderstandings.

Late Middle English: from Old French assumptioun, from Latin assumptio(n-), from assumere 'take up'.

make an assumption:

To accept something as true without verifying it.

basic assumption:

A fundamental idea or belief that is accepted as true.

assumption of risk:

A legal doctrine stating that one cannot recover for injuries received when they voluntarily engaged in an activity.

underlying assumption:

A belief or thought that is considered to be true and which supports a theory or statement.

presumption:

An idea that is taken to be true and is often used for the purposes of argument or reasoning.

belief:

An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof.

Meaning: Jumping to conclusions

Example Sentence: Don’t just assume; jumping to conclusions can lead to misunderstandings.

Meaning: Making something up

Example Sentence: Her story was just an assumption; she was making it up as she went along.