assuming

[uh-soo-ming]

adjective

1. taking too much for granted; presumptuous.

assuming

/ əˈsjuːmɪŋ /

adjective

1. expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of assuming¹

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

Example Sentences

McGarragle says that taking these numbers at face value, and assuming Algoma can capture 25% of the upside—which is roughly its percentage of Canadian capacity—implies solid upside potential to next year’s estimates.

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And that’s assuming that the hereafter is any kind of tangible location at all.

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“Pluribus” may be the only Latin most Americans are familiar with, assuming they ever looked closely at a coin; it’s the “many” portion of the unofficial American motto that translates to “Out of many, one.”

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And their actions are predicated on assuming markets remain static while cases drag through years of litigation.

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The yogurt analogy is perfect, except you’re assuming the expiration date on the container is accurate.

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