assumption
Example Sentences
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We shaved our forecast for global growth a bit more than the IMF to 2.9% for this year, presumably based on a somewhat higher assumption for oil prices.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The newfound optimism rests on the delicate assumption that the conflict between the U.S. and Iran is not going to get worse.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
"I don't get the same assumption as my white friends, and that's something I have to deal with and navigate, and that can be frustrating," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“A key assumption for Novo’s guidance was expected limited sequential volume growth in Wegovy pen, which through 1Q has seen a strong pick up.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Normally, Chase would have let her hold on to her assumption that he knew the Rossis well, but he was getting tired of tries.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
Vocabulary lists containing assumption
Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 1-10
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 5
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