assumption
Example Sentences
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"But our re-analysis shows their conclusion is invalid because it relies on circular reasoning and violations of basic modeling assumptions."
From Science Daily
On the assumption that the newsletters will continue their winning ways, this means the sector relative-strength ranking later this year could be disturbingly similar to other bull-market endings.
From MarketWatch
A new study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters challenges that assumption.
From Science Daily
It challenges the assumption that rich countries need long hours to stay competitive.
From BBC
That’s a lot of money, but its estimates are based on faulty assumptions.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
