assumption

US /əˈsʌmpʃən/

UK /ə'sʌmpʃn/

A2

noun

  • Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
  • A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

Examples

She's always making assumptions about how much money people have.

I set the table for eight people, on the assumption that Jo would come.