on/under/with the assumption
idiom
: as though one knows : in the belief
We are operating on/under/with the assumption that the loan will be approved.
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It is based primarily on the assumption that the demand for goods follows specific patterns.
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Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Significant funds were budgeted for design in 2024, and officials are proceeding under the assumption construction will begin by 2029.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
The tech giant is working under the assumption that even if 80 percent do opt out, 20 percent of Chrome’s more than 3 billion users isn’t a bad result.
—Kate O'Flaherty, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2024
This is, however, based on the assumption of a continuous increase in passenger numbers.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Significant funds were budgeted for design in 2024, and officials are proceeding under the assumption construction will begin by 2029.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2024
The tech giant is working under the assumption that even if 80 percent do opt out, 20 percent of Chrome’s more than 3 billion users isn’t a bad result.
—Kate O'Flaherty, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2024
This is, however, based on the assumption of a continuous increase in passenger numbers.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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“On/under/with the assumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Funder%2Fwith%20the%20assumption. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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