assumptions
Pronunciation: [əˈsʌmpʃənz]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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