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

But as government control over the internet increases, fewer and fewer people will find ways to escape it - and that is assuming the internet is still available for them to try.

From BBC

They’re just assuming there’s a lot of bad stuff about him the FBI turned up.

From Salon

The jump means coffee drinkers might end up paying up to 7% more per cup, assuming cafes absorb some of the extra cost, he estimated.

From BBC

Americans are well accustomed to ridiculously wealthy magnates assuming the same pose at their desks, or as Richard Branson did, on national TV.

From Salon

It’s dangerous to the future of democracy — assuming, for the moment, that’s still what we have in this country.

From Salon