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assertion

/əˈsɜːrʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does assertion mean?

noun

A statement that something is true or exists, often made with confidence or authority. An assertion can be a claim or a declaration that is made with conviction.

Example

"The scientist made an assertion that the new theory explained the phenomenon."

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