assumption

suposición

Idea que se considera verdadera sin tener pruebas suficientes.

En inglés sencillo: Something you believe is true without having enough evidence to be sure.

• Your assumption was wrong.
• We made the assumption that everyone could swim.
• The calculation depends on several assumptions about future costs.

Cómo se usa: the assumption that… (They acted on the assumption that help would arrive.); an assumption about something (Do not make assumptions about her background.)

Sinónimos: supposition, presumption

Expresiones frecuentes: make an assumption, false assumption, basic assumption, underlying assumption

asunción

El hecho de aceptar una tarea, un papel, una responsabilidad o un cargo.

En inglés sencillo: The act of accepting a duty, role, responsibility, or position.

• Her assumption of responsibility surprised everyone.
• The ceremony marked his assumption of office.
• The assumption of new duties increased her workload.

Cómo se usa: assumption of something (His assumption of leadership brought fresh energy to the group.)

Sinónimos: taking on, acceptance

Expresiones frecuentes: assumption of power, assumption of responsibility