Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-an-assumption
phrase
/meɪk ən əˈsʌmpʃən/
Definition
To accept something as true without proof or evidence.
Examples
- She made an assumption about his feelings based on his silence.
- It’s not fair to make an assumption without all the facts.
- He tends to make assumptions that lead him to incorrect conclusions.
Meaning
When someone makes an assumption, they take a guess or form an idea based on limited information instead of relying on facts or thorough understanding.
Synonyms
- presume
- suppose
- infer
- guess
- deduce
