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

‘Oh. I’m sorry,’ I say, feeling awkward and a bit guilty for assuming she was joking.

From Literature

For example, assuming that a life estate is properly structured, the children who are set to inherit the property generally cannot force a sale while the life tenant is still living there.

From MarketWatch

SoftBank Group entities will retain a voting stake of about 91.8% after the offering, assuming underwriters don’t exercise their option to buy additional shares.

From The Wall Street Journal

Airlines typically say they can pass fuel price increases on to consumers with a two-to- three-month lag, assuming demand remains healthy, according to Fitzgerald.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, assuming his career does not fall off a cliff: Cooperstown.

From Los Angeles Times