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supposition

/səpˈzɛʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does supposition mean?

noun

A theory or opinion formed on incomplete evidence and not necessarily true; an assumption or conjecture.

Example

"The doctor's supposition about the patient's illness was later proven to be incorrect."

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