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assuming

/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

Examples :

"We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry."
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Related Words

Illustration indifference

indifference noun

/ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/

The state of being indifferent.

"Her indifference to the suffering of stray animals was shocking to those who volunteered at the shelter. "

Illustration assumption

assumption noun

/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.

"His assumption of secretarial duties was timely."

Illustration responsibility

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration dentistry

dentistry noun

/ˈdɛntɪstɹi/

The field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity.

"My sister decided to study dentistry at university because she wants to help people have healthy teeth. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration position

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

Illustration authenticate

authenticate adjective

/ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

"The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature."

Illustration replacement

replacement noun

/ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/

A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.

"My old bicycle tire was flat, so I bought a replacement. "

Illustration lifeguard

lifeguard noun

/ˈlaɪfɡɑːrd/ /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑːrd/

A bodyguard or unit of bodyguards, a guard of someone's (especially a king's) life or person.

"The king's lifeguard stood vigilantly at the palace entrance. "

Illustration dentists

dentists noun

/ˈdɛntɪsts/

A medical doctor who specializes in dentistry.

"The dentists at the clinic help people keep their teeth healthy. "

Illustration dismissive

dismissive adjective

/dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv/

Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.

"Her dismissive tone during the meeting made the team feel unheard. "

Illustration arrogate

arrogate verb

/ˈærəɡeɪt/ /ˈɛərəɡeɪt/

To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.

"The student arrogated the credit for the project, even though several classmates had contributed significantly. "