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Vocabulary Entry
assumption
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
Example Sentences
"The assumption that everyone will agree is often incorrect."
"She made an assumption about his feelings without asking him."
"Challenging common assumptions can lead to new discoveries."
V
verb
To take for granted or without proof; to accept something as true.
Example Sentences
"Do not assume that you know what they are thinking."
"I cannot assume responsibility for the mistakes made by others."
"It's risky to assume the outcome of the project based on past performance."