انگلیسی

assumption

gb/əsˈʌmpʃən/ us/əsˈʌmpʃən/
B2 انگلیسی
~ 1800
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم B2 entity
1

belief without proof

An idea you think is true, but you do not have proof.

الگوی کاربرد: make [an assumption] about [something]
اشتباه رایج:
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.
هم‌معنی‌ها
presumption (Often suggests a stronger or more confident belief without proof.) | supposition (More formal; often used in academic or careful speech.)
متضادها
fact (A statement that can be proven true, unlike an assumption.) | certainty (A state of being sure, which contrasts with accepting something without proof.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
make an assumption |based on the assumption |challenge an assumption |question an assumption
موضوع‌ها
thinking |communication |logic |core_vocabulary |education
نمونه‌ها
  • Her decision was based on the assumption that he would agree.
  • We cannot operate on the assumption that nothing will go wrong.
  • That’s a dangerous assumption to make without evidence.
  • He acted under the false assumption that she was single.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I made the assumption that he was at home.
  • She works on the assumption that the plan will succeed.
  • It is only an assumption, not a fact.
  • They made an assumption about his skills.
اسم formal C1 action
2

taking control or duty

The act of starting to have a job, power, or responsibility.

الگوی کاربرد: the assumption of [responsibility/office/duties]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this with 'acceptance'. 'Assumption' here emphasizes the start of holding a role, while 'acceptance' focuses on agreeing to take it.
هم‌معنی‌ها
acceptance (Focuses more on agreeing to take something rather than actively beginning it.) | undertaking (Emphasizes agreeing to do or take responsibility for something.)
متضادها
relinquishment (The act of giving up power or responsibility.) | abdication (Formally giving up a position of power or duty.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
assumption of responsibility |assumption of office |assumption of power
موضوع‌ها
business |politics |work
نمونه‌ها
  • His assumption of office was marked by a formal ceremony.
  • The assumption of responsibility came sooner than expected.
  • The general's assumption of command changed the course of the battle.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Her assumption of the job surprised many people.
  • The president’s assumption of power happened last year.
  • His assumption of duty was quick and smooth.
اسم literary C2 action
3

seizing without right

Taking something when you do not have the right to do so.

هم‌معنی‌ها
usurpation (Strongly implies wrongful or illegal seizure of power or rights.)
متضادها
permission (Having consent to take or use something.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
assumption of rights |assumption of authority
موضوع‌ها
law |ethics |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • Their assumption of authority angered the committee.
  • He was accused of the unlawful assumption of property rights.
  • Such an assumption of power cannot be tolerated.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • His assumption of the land was wrong.
  • The assumption of power was against the law.
  • Their assumption of control upset many people.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
assumption
IPA
GB/əsˈʌmpʃən/
US/əsˈʌmpʃən/
هجاها و تکیه
as - sump - tion (۳ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: assumption
  • Plural: assumption, assumptions
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارت‌ها

a false assumption

1
/ə fˈɔls əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase

wrong belief without proof

A belief that is not correct, but is accepted as true.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • We started early on the assumption that traffic would be heavy.
  • They invited extra guests on the assumption that some would not come.

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