"Presumptions" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Assumptions or judgments made without sufficient evidence; suppositions or hypotheses that may not be supported by facts.
Used to express a conclusion or assumption that is not certain but seems likely; seemingly or probably.
To assume or suppose something, often based on incomplete information.<br><br>Example: "We're going to presume he'll make the team if his performance improves."<br><br>Note: Presume and assume are often used interchangeably, but presume usually implies a slightly more formal or official context, such as in a business or legal setting, while assume can be used in more casual conversations.
Assuming something is true without having any proof or evidence to support it.<br><br>Example: "The teacher presumed that the students had done their homework, but it was actually unfinished."<br><br>Synonyms: assuming, assuming to be true, taking for granted, supposing, hypothesizing.
Presumption refers to an assumption or a conclusion drawn about a person, situation, or thing, often based on incomplete evidence or incomplete information. It is a hypothetic assumption that is tentatively accepted as true until proven otherwise.<br><br>In a legal context, presumption is used to establish a presumption of innocence or a presumption of fact, where the court assumes a certain fact to be true until it is disproven.<br><br>In a broader sense, presumption can also refer to a sense of confidence or assurance about something, such as a presupposition or expectation that a particular outcome or result will occur.<br><br>Overall, presumption is a concept that involves making a mental leap to a conclusion or assumption based on available information, which may or may not be accurate.
Adverbial form of "presumptive". Making an assumption or decision based on incomplete or uncertain information, before having verified the facts.
The word "presumptuous" is an adjective that means:<br><br>Showing excessive confidence or self-assurance to the point of being annoying or arrogant.<br><br>It can also mean taking it for granted that something will happen or be approved, without sufficient proof or grounds.<br><br>Example: "She was being very presumptuous, assuming she would get the job without even trying to prepare for the interview."
Adverb. <br><br>In a way that shows a lack of respect for others and their decisions, often done based solely on one's own judgment or opinions without considering others' thoughts or feelings.<br><br>Example: "She spoke to me presumptuously, giving unsolicited advice on how to run my business."
A nonstandard or informal way of saying "presupposition".<br><br>A presupposition is an underlying assumption or premise that is taken for granted or considered to be true, and is often left unstated in a sentence or statement. It's something that is assumed to be true or known to both the speaker and the listener, but is not itself the main point being discussed.<br><br>For example: "I'm tired because I didn't sleep well" (presupposition: I need sleep to feel rested)<br><br>In this example, the presupposition is that sleep is necessary for rest, which is an assumed truth in this situation.