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assumption

Pronunciation: [əˈsʌmpʃən]

Word

Learn how to use assumption in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “belief”

(noun) a belief or idea that you take for granted without proof. It's like thinking something is true just because it seems right to you, even if you haven't checked it.

Example

Her assumption that everyone would enjoy the game proved to be correct.

Example

His assumption that it would rain was wrong; it turned out to be a sunny day.

Example

What assumption did you make before starting the project?

Context: “logic”

(noun) an idea that you accept as true to help you think about something logically. It’s like a base idea that helps you build your thinking, even if you’re not sure it’s true.

Example

In math, an assumption can help us solve problems more easily.

Example

The conclusion was flawed because the assumption was not correct.

Example

What assumption did we use in our calculations?

How to pronounce assumption

Pronunciation: [əˈsʌmpʃən]

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