assumption
gb/əsˈʌmpʃən/ us/əsˈʌmpʃən/
B2
Angličtina
~ 1800
feltételezés, hivatalba lépés, felelősségvállalás, átvétel, bitorlás, eltulajdonítás, kisajátítás
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
feltételezés
B2
Vzorec užití:
make [an assumption] about [something]
Her decision was based on the assumption that he would agree.
Döntése azon a feltételezésen alapult, hogy a férfi beleegyezik.
We cannot operate on the assumption that nothing will go wrong.
Nem indulhatunk ki abból a feltételezésből, hogy semmi sem fog félremenni.
That’s a dangerous assumption to make without evidence.
He acted under the false assumption that she was single.
Učební příklady
I made the assumption that he was at home.
Abból a feltételezésből indultam ki, hogy otthon van.
She works on the assumption that the plan will succeed.
Abból a feltételezésből kiindulva dolgozik, hogy a terv sikerülni fog.
It is only an assumption, not a fact.
They made an assumption about his skills.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'assumption' with 'guess'. A guess is often less certain and may not be based on reasoning, while an assumption is usually a starting point for thinking or action.
Význam
belief without proof
Kolokace
make an assumption
|based on the assumption
|challenge an assumption
|question an assumption
Synonyma
presumption (Often suggests a stronger or more confident belief without proof.)
|
supposition (More formal; often used in academic or careful speech.)
Antonyma
fact (A statement that can be proven true, unlike an assumption.)
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certainty (A state of being sure, which contrasts with accepting something without proof.)
Témata
thinking
|communication
|logic
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definice
An idea you think is true, but you do not have proof.
Something that is accepted as true or will happen, without having definite proof.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
the assumption of [responsibility/office/duties]
His assumption of office was marked by a formal ceremony.
Hivatalba lépését ünnepélyes ceremónia kísérte.
The assumption of responsibility came sooner than expected.
A felelősség átvételére a vártnál korábban került sor.
The general's assumption of command changed the course of the battle.
Učební příklady
Her assumption of the job surprised many people.
A munkakör átvétele sokakat meglepett.
The president’s assumption of power happened last year.
Az elnök tavaly vette át a hatalmat.
His assumption of duty was quick and smooth.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'acceptance'. 'Assumption' here emphasizes the start of holding a role, while 'acceptance' focuses on agreeing to take it.
Význam
taking control or duty
Kolokace
assumption of responsibility
|assumption of office
|assumption of power
Synonyma
acceptance (Focuses more on agreeing to take something rather than actively beginning it.)
|
undertaking (Emphasizes agreeing to do or take responsibility for something.)
Antonyma
relinquishment (The act of giving up power or responsibility.)
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abdication (Formally giving up a position of power or duty.)
Témata
business
|politics
|work
Definice
The act of starting to have a job, power, or responsibility.
The act of beginning to have a particular role, duty, or position of power.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
LITERARY
3
Their assumption of authority angered the committee.
Feldühítette a bizottságot, hogy jogtalanul bitorolták a hatáskört.
He was accused of the unlawful assumption of property rights.
Tulajdonjogok jogtalan bitorlásával vádolták.
Such an assumption of power cannot be tolerated.
Učební příklady
His assumption of the land was wrong.
A föld jogtalan kisajátítása helytelen volt.
The assumption of power was against the law.
A hatalom bitorlása törvénybe ütközött.
Their assumption of control upset many people.
Význam
seizing without right
Kolokace
assumption of rights
|assumption of authority
Synonyma
usurpation (Strongly implies wrongful or illegal seizure of power or rights.)
Antonyma
permission (Having consent to take or use something.)
Témata
law
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Taking something when you do not have the right to do so.
The act of taking something for oneself without permission or justification.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
assumption
IPA
GB/əsˈʌmpʃən/
US/əsˈʌmpʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
as - sump - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: assumption
- Plural: assumption, assumptions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
assumptions
noun
Core family
assume
verb B1
Related words
presumption
noun C1
presume
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unassuming
adjective
Advanced or less common
assumptive
adjective
Výrazy
a false assumption
1/ə fˈɔls əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
wrong belief without proof
A belief that is not correct, but is accepted as true.
Příklady
- It’s a false assumption that all rich people are happy.
- Their plan failed because it was based on a false assumption.
make an assumption
1/mˈeɪk ən əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
form belief without proof
To decide in your mind that something is true, without proof.
Příklady
- Don’t make an assumption about her intentions before asking.
- I made an assumption that he would help me.
on the assumption that
1/ˈɔn ðə əsˈʌmpʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
believing something without proof
Believing something is true and acting because of that belief.
Příklady
- We started early on the assumption that traffic would be heavy.
- They invited extra guests on the assumption that some would not come.