The meaning of ASSUMING is having or showing the attitude of someone who assumes something that should not be assumed : pretentious, presumptuous. How to use assuming in a sentence.

ASSUMING definition: 1. present participle of assume 2. accepting something as true without question or proof: 3…. Learn more.

You use assuming or assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences. 'Assuming you're right,' he said, 'there's not much I can do about …

On the assumption that; supposing: Assuming the house is for sale, would you buy it?

Definition of assuming conjunction in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

as•sume /əˈsum/ v. [~ + object], -sumed, -sum•ing. to take for granted without proof; suppose: to assume that everyone wants peace. to take upon oneself: to assume responsibility. to take over the …

ASSUMING definition: taking too much for granted; presumptuous. See examples of assuming used in a sentence.

Assuming is the act of accepting or concluding something to be true without a full proof or evidence, usually in preparation for or as a premise of an argument, action, or statement.

Assume and presume both mean "to take something for granted" or "to take something as true," but the words differ in the degree of confidence the person assuming or presuming has.

If someone accuses you of being assuming, he or she thinks you are arrogant or that you take too much for granted. If you take on an assuming tone when you ask for something, people are more likely to …