Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

working-assumption

noun

/ˈwɜːrkɪŋ əˈsʌmpʃn/

Definition

A principle or idea that is accepted as true for the purposes of conducting an analysis, discussion, or project, although it may not be proven or fully validated.

Examples

In our project proposal, we made a working-assumption about the budget allocation.
The research team established several working-assumptions to support their study.
During the meeting, they shared their working-assumptions to align their goals.

Meaning

A working-assumption is a baseline belief used to guide decision-making, often serving as a temporary stance until more definitive information is available.