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

Carvana said it expects “significant growth” in sales and profits this year, “assuming the environment remains stable.”

From MarketWatch

Hassett said that the New York Fed researchers were only looking at changes in prices, assuming that import volumes haven’t shifted.

From Barron's

The company stands to benefit over the coming year assuming R2 sales come in as strong as they are forecast to, given the very positive pre-production reviews.

From The Wall Street Journal

On assuming the presidency on a "temporary" basis, Delcy Rodríguez - a lifelong Chavista - appointed mostly technocrats rather than ideologues with a nod to the need for pragmatism as Venezuela entered a new era.

From BBC

Inflation in the prices of goods, in particular, needs to show sustained improvement before he would consider supporting additional rate cuts, assuming labor market conditions remain stable.

From Barron's