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Term: Assumptions

Definition: Assumptions refer to ideas or beliefs that are taken for granted without sufficient evidence or proof.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A belief or supposition considered to be true without further examination.

Example Sentence: Many scientific theories are built based on assumptions, which are then tested and validated through experiments. Related products about scientific theories on Amazon

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1: To accept or adopt something as true without questioning its validity.

Example Sentence: It is essential to critically analyze information instead of blindly assuming everything we hear. Related products about critical thinking on Amazon

Sense 2: To take on a role or responsibility without being explicitly assigned or designated.

Example Sentence: The team members assumed additional responsibilities when their supervisor was on vacation. Related products about teamwork on Amazon

Sense 3: To suppose or presume something to be true based on available information.

Example Sentence: Based on the evidence presented, the detective assumed that the suspect was the perpetrator of the crime. Related products about detective fiction on Amazon