assumption

What is the Definition of assumption?

Noun:

1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
2. a hypothesis that is taken for granted
3. the act of taking possession of or power over something
4. celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church
5. (Christianity)
6. audacious (even arrogant)
7. the act of assuming or taking for granted

Other meanings of assumption (synonyms, cognates).