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/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ · as.sum.p·tion
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- The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting. His assumption of secretarial duties was timely.
- The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim. Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty.
- The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition. The assumption of a spherical Earth was a crucial step in the development of modern astronomy.
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Did you know? The concept of assumption has been a crucial aspect of scientific inquiry, as scientists often make assumptions about the natural world in order to develop and test theories.