assume

v. surmise, suppose to be true (especially without proof); take on a position or duty; adopt an idea or cause

An assumption is a proposition that is taken for granted, in other words, that is treated for the sake of a given discussion as if it were known to be true.In logic, more specifically in the context of natural deduction systems, an assumption is made in the expectation that it will be discharged in due course via a separate argument. Assumption may also refer to:Assumption (Poker), a fictional type of Poker game variation, using Tarot cards instead of traditional playing cards. It appears as a primary plot point in the novel "Last Call" by Tim Powers. Fans of the author often play Assumption when at conventions or writing workshopsIn real property law, an assumption is the mortgage transfer from the seller to the buyerIn business planning and business plans, an assumption is an assertion about some characteristic of the future that underlies the current operations or plans of an organization
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Verb
1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late"
(synonym) presume, take for granted
(hypernym) expect, anticipate
(hyponym) presuppose, suppose
(derivation) premise, premiss, assumption
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?"
(synonym) adopt, take on, take over
(hypernym) take office
(hyponym) resume
(derivation) assumption, laying claim
3. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
(synonym) acquire, adopt, take on, take
(hypernym) change
(hyponym) re-assume
4. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
(synonym) bear, take over, accept
(hypernym) take
(hyponym) face the music, carry-the can
(derivation) assumption, laying claim
5. occupy or take on; "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose"
(synonym) take, strike, take up
(hypernym) move
(verb-group) fill, take
6. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
(synonym) usurp, seize, take over, arrogate
(hypernym) take
(hyponym) annex
(derivation) assumption, laying claim
7. make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
(synonym) simulate, sham, feign
(hypernym) dissemble, pretend, act
(hyponym) play
8. Christianity, obsolete; take up someone's soul into heaven; "This is the day when May was assumed into heaven"
(hypernym) receive, take in, invite
(derivation) Assumption
9. put clothing on one's body; "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans"
(synonym) wear, put on, get into, don
(hypernym) dress, get dressed
(hyponym) hat

v. undertake; assume, take on

v. take, take on, undertake; engage, sign up, employ, sign on, recruit, hire; assume, surmise, suppose to be true