assumption

• Sustantivo que designa una creencia o afirmación que se acepta como verdadera sin pruebas, o la acción de dar algo por sentado.

A noun referring to a belief or statement that is accepted as true without proof, or the act of taking something for granted.

1. Belief without proofB2formal

   A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

   Suposición sin prueba

   • We made the assumption that the project would be funded.
   • His argument is based on a false assumption.
   • Don't make assumptions about people based on their appearance.

   Sinónimosconjectureguesshypothesispostulatepremisepresumptionspeculationsuppositionsurmisesuspicion

   Antónimoscertaintyfactknowledgeproofverification

2. Taking on a role or responsibilityC1formal

   The act of taking on a position, duty, or form.

   asunción de un cargo o responsabilidad

   • His assumption of the presidency was widely celebrated.
   • The assumption of full responsibility for the accident was brave.
   • Her assumption of the role of manager came with many challenges.

   Sinónimosacceptanceadoptionundertaking

   Antónimosabdicationrelinquishmentrenunciationresignation