assume/presume
Assume means "to take as granted or as true" and is
associated with hypothesis formation. Presume suggests
belief, without clear justification, that something is true.
In this analysis, we assume that the
contamination was not caused by faulty filters in the air
conditioner intake.
We presume that all contract work will be
completed by the delivery dates.
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