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Assumption

usgb/əˈsʌmpʃn/Volume
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Evidence Importance

Assumptions lack evidence, so be ready to question or support them further.

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Just because he's quiet doesn't mean he's unfriendly; that's an assumption.
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Often Challenged

Assumptions can be the starting point of debates or disagreements.

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The assumption that humans are selfish is hotly contested.
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Avoid Jumping

Avoid making assumptions quickly; they may lead to misunderstandings.

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Making the assumption that she was angry led to an unnecessary argument.
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BeliefConjectureDeductionHypothesisInferencePostulatePremisePresumptionSuppositionSurmise
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