assumption (EN)

noun

noun “assumption”

1. a thing that is supposed to be true
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   She made the assumption that he would help her move without even asking.
2. the act of taking on a role or responsibility
   After the CEO's resignation, his assumption of the position was unexpected.
3. (religion) the taking up of a person into heaven
   The artist's work depicts the assumption of the prophet into the sky.
4. (religion) a festival on August 15 commemorating the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven
   They traveled to the city to celebrate the Assumption with the community.