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assumptions

Pronunciation: [əˈsʌmpʃənz]

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

Context: “beliefs”

(noun) an idea that we think is true without proof. It's like when you believe something is correct just because you think it is, but you haven't checked if it's really true.

Example

She made her decision based on the assumption that everyone would agree with her.

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His assumption that the weather would be nice was proven wrong when it rained.

Example

What assumptions do you have about how the project will turn out?

Context: “reasoning”

(noun) a starting point for reasoning or thinking about something. It’s like a base idea that helps you to make decisions or conclusions without having all the facts.

Example

The scientist's assumptions about the experiment helped guide her research.

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Without clear evidence, his assumptions led to incorrect conclusions.

Example

What assumptions can we make about the results of this study?

How to pronounce assumptions

Pronunciation: [əˈsʌmpʃənz]

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