Meaning & Definition of word "Assumed"

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.