1. in the sense of presumption
- presupposition
- supposition
- premise
- presumption
- expectation
- belief
- speculation
- conjecture
- guess
- surmise
- hypothesis
- theory
- conclusion
- postulation
- inference
- deduction
- suspicion
- thought
- impression
- notion
- guesswork
- fancy
- reckoning
- guessing
- guesstimate
2. in the sense of handling
- shouldering
- acceptance
- managing
- handling
- taking on
- tackling
- entering on
- undertaking
- embarkation on
- setting about
- seizing
- seizure
- taking over
- taking
- appropriation
- taking away
- commandeering
- appropriating
- expropriating
- expropriation
- confiscating
- confiscation
- requisitioning
- requisition
- hijacking
- hijack
- usurping
- wresting
- arrogation
- pre-empting
- claiming
Example Sentences of Assumption
1. His assumption proved to be incorrect.
2. They made an assumption too quickly.
3. Her assumption led to misunderstandings.
4. Don't rely on that assumption.