assumption
gb/əsˈʌmpʃən/ us/əsˈʌmpʃən/
B2
Engels
~ 1800
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
1
belief without proof
An idea you think is true, but you do not have proof.
Gebruikspatroon:
make [an assumption] about [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
presumption (Often suggests a stronger or more confident belief without proof.)
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supposition (More formal; often used in academic or careful speech.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Woordcombinaties
make an assumption
|based on the assumption
|challenge an assumption
|question an assumption
Thema's
thinking
|communication
|logic
|core_vocabulary
|education
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
formal
C1
action
2
taking control or duty
The act of starting to have a job, power, or responsibility.
Gebruikspatroon:
the assumption of [responsibility/office/duties]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with 'acceptance'. 'Assumption' here emphasizes the start of holding a role, while 'acceptance' focuses on agreeing to take it.
Synoniemen
acceptance (Focuses more on agreeing to take something rather than actively beginning it.)
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undertaking (Emphasizes agreeing to do or take responsibility for something.)
Antoniemen
relinquishment (The act of giving up power or responsibility.)
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abdication (Formally giving up a position of power or duty.)
Woordcombinaties
assumption of responsibility
|assumption of office
|assumption of power
Thema's
business
|politics
|work
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
literary
C2
action
3
seizing without right
Taking something when you do not have the right to do so.
Synoniemen
usurpation (Strongly implies wrongful or illegal seizure of power or rights.)
Antoniemen
permission (Having consent to take or use something.)
Woordcombinaties
assumption of rights
|assumption of authority
Thema's
law
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- His assumption of the land was wrong.
- The assumption of power was against the law.
- Their assumption of control upset many people.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
assumption
IPA
GB/əsˈʌmpʃən/
US/əsˈʌmpʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
as - sump - tion (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: assumption
- Plural: assumption, assumptions
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
a false assumption
1/ə fˈɔls əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
wrong belief without proof
A belief that is not correct, but is accepted as true.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- We started early on the assumption that traffic would be heavy.
- They invited extra guests on the assumption that some would not come.