assumed

assumed Definition

as·sumed (ə so̵̅o̅md, -syo̵̅o̅md′)

adjective

assumed Synonyms

modif.

Taken for granted
presumed, understood, presupposed, counted on, inferred, postulated, given, granted, taken for granted, taken as known, conjectured, accepted, supposed, suppositional, hypothetical, hypothesized.
Fictitious
pretended, counterfeit, spurious; see false 2, 3.

assumed Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

income: Instead, we will use an " assumed income " figure.
name: However some may be working in county associations surrounding London under assumed names.
fact: The agreed set of assumed facts discloses a good cause of action.
knowledge: Good thing to revise " assumed knowledge " in early lectures.
rate: These equations also take account of assumed catalyst failure rates of 5 % per year.
power: A central purpose of the European Convention on Human Rights has been to set close limits to any such assumed power.

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