assumption Значение & определение

Значение на assumption на български

• 0 something that you accept as true without question or proof:

  • People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability.

  • These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise.

• 1 the act of taking a position of power, responsibility, etc.:

  • The revolutionaries' assumption of power took the army by surprise.

• 2 a willingness to accept something as true without question or proof:

  • [ + that clause ] The plan was based on the assumption that the schedule could be substantially speeded up by adding more people.

• 3 the act of taking control or claiming authority:

  • Her assumption of the post of ambassador was a significant development.

• 4 something that you accept as true, although you have no proof:

  • make an assumption about sb/sth We tend to make assumptions about our staff's ability based on very little evidence.

  • on the assumption that They decided to go ahead on the assumption that the figures they had been given were accurate.

  • These calculations are based on the assumption that sales will continue to rise.

• 5 the act of taking control of something:

  • the assumption of power by the army

  • The offer includes $1 billion in cash and the assumption of $3.5 billion in debt for TWA's aircraft leases.