assert

v. state, declare; insist on

In computer programming, an assertion is a predicate (i.e., a true–false statement) placed in a program to indicate that the developer thinks that the predicate is always true at that place. For example, the following code contains two assertions: <source lang="java"> x > 0 and x > 1, and they are indeed true at the indicated points during execution.</source>Assertions are used to help specify programs and to reason about program correctness. For example, a precondition — an assertion placed at the beginning of a section of code — determines the set of states under which the code is expected to be executed. A postcondition — placed at the end — describes the expected state at the end of execution.
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Verb
1. state categorically
(synonym) asseverate, maintain
(hypernym) insist, take a firm stand
(hyponym) allege, aver, say
(derivation) assertion, averment, asseveration
2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
(synonym) affirm, verify, avow, aver, swan, swear
(hypernym) declare
(hyponym) hold
(derivation) affirmation, assertion, statement
3. insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized; "Women should assert themselves more!"
(synonym) put forward
(hypernym) behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
4. assert to be true; "The letter asserts a free society"
(synonym) insist
(hypernym) postulate, posit
(derivation) affirmation, assertion, statement

(v. t.)
To maintain; to defend.
  

(v. t.)
To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures; to vindicate a claim or title to; as, to assert our rights and liberties.
  

(v. t.)
To affirm; to declare with assurance, or plainly and strongly; to state positively; to aver; to asseverate.
  

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