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assumption

/əˈsʌmpʃn/

as · sump · tion ə · ˈsʌmp · ʃn

English Definition

n. belief, something taken for granted

中文释义

假设，假定

Significado en Español

suposición, presunción

한국어 뜻

가정, 추정

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

giả định, giả thiết

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assume (assumption) + tion (noun).

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the context of the following sentence, which word is a synonym for “assumption”? “The scientist”s assumption that the experiment would yield positive results was based on preliminary data.''

A presumption
B objection
C rejection
D confusion

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A — presumption. “assumption” means n. belief, something taken for granted

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What does “assumption” mean?

assumption — n. belief, something taken for granted. In Chinese: 假设，假定.

How do you pronounce “assumption”?

assumption is pronounced /əˈsʌmpʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: as · sump · tion.

Is “assumption” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. assumption appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “assumption”?

assume (assumption) + tion (noun).

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assumption

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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