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assumption

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assumption ˈsʌmpʃən/ noun
plural assumptions
assumption
ˈsʌmpʃən/
noun
plural assumptions
Britannica Dictionary definition of ASSUMPTION
[count] : something that is believed to be true or probably true but that is not known to be true : something that is assumed
[noncount] : the act of assuming something: such as
: the act of beginning a role, duty, etc.
: the act of taking or beginning to have power, control, etc., in a job or situation
: the act of accepting a responsibility, debt, etc.