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The correct spelling is assumption.
How to pronounce assumption
/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
nounIPA: /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
Say it like: Ass-ump-sho-n
The correct spelling is assumption. The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting. For example: "His assumption of secretarial duties was timely."
Usage Examples
“His assumption of secretarial duties was timely.”
“Their assumption of his guilt disqualified them from jury duty.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.
- 2.The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
- 3.The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
- 4.The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
- 5.The taking of a person up into heaven.
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