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Her assumption was that the bus would arrive on time.
What does Assumption mean?
An assumption is a belief made without enough proof.
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An idea accepted as true without full proof.
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The experiment failed because one assumption was wrong.
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An assumption should be tested before it is treated like a fact.
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MeaningAssumption means An assumption is a belief made without enough proof.
ExampleExample: Her assumption was that the bus would arrive on time.
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- uh · sump · shuhn
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- Put a little extra energy on sump.
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To accept as true without full proof.
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