assumptions (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈsʌmpʃənz/
Definition
Things that are accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
Examples
We need to challenge our underlying assumptions.
The plan failed because it was based on faulty assumptions.
His argument rests on the assumption that all people are rational.
How to Use assumptions
- make an assumption (collocation)
- To believe that something is true without having proof. — "Don't make assumptions about why she is late; just ask her."
- base on assumptions (collocation)
- To use unproven ideas as the foundation for something. — "The entire project was based on flawed assumptions."
- challenge assumptions (collocation)
- To question or dispute ideas that are generally accepted as true. — "It's important to challenge assumptions in order to innovate."
- assumption that (prepositional phrase)
- The belief that a particular statement or idea is true. — "The assumption that everyone has internet access is incorrect."
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