assuming

American  

[uh-soo-ming] / əˈsu mɪŋ /

adjective

1. taking too much for granted; presumptuous.

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assuming British  

/ əˈsjuːmɪŋ /

adjective

1. expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant

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conjunction

1. (often foll by that) if it is assumed or taken for granted (that)

   even assuming he understands the problem, he will never take any action

Other Word Forms

• assumingly adverb
• self-assuming adjective

Etymology

Origin of assuming

First recorded in 1595–1605; assume + -ing ²

Example Sentences

But assuming one stayed dead, a proper burial included a fine coffin, multiple floral arrangements, and formal religious services.

From Literature

But forecasts are assuming that a major weather event doesn’t completely reshape the market, which is not a safe bet.

From The Wall Street Journal

Once the feeling of frustration which inevitably follows any defeat subsides, Draper will reflect positively on the strides he has made in Dubai - assuming he recovers without any major issues.

From BBC

While it will be the Pope's first pastoral visit to Africa since assuming the leadership of the Catholic Church, he is no stranger to the continent.

From BBC

So had he been wrong in assuming that the large creature now attacking Twitch was a great black-backed gull?

From Literature