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assumption

/əˈsʌmpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does assumption mean?

noun

The act of accepting something as true or as a fact without proof or evidence; a thing that is accepted as true or as a fact without proof or evidence.

Example

"The assumption that the company would be profitable led to a significant investment."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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