assumption

🇺🇸 /əˈsʌmpʃn/ 🇬🇧 /əˈsʌmpʃn/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
noun
B2

A belief that something is true without proof.

Her assumption that the meeting was canceled turned out to be wrong.

C1

Taking on power or responsibility.

The assumption of leadership requires careful planning.

translation

n. A belief that something is true without proof.; Taking on power or responsibility.

Word Forms

Plural assumptions