Definition of Assumption
Assumption
as·sump·tion
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(noun)
something that is considered to be true or accepted as being sure to happen without any proof as such, something that is assumed;
e.g. He spoke under the assumption that they had read the book, even though they hadn't.
(noun)
the action of claiming a power or taking on a responsibility, or an instance of this;
e.g. She was looking forward to the assumption of a new position in the company.
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