presumption
/prɪˈzʌmpʃn/noun
उच्चारण प्रिज़म्प्शन
अनुमान, पूर्वधारणा
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[C]
something that is thought to be true or likely
अनुमान, पूर्वधारणा
- the presumption of innocence
- The common presumption is that students from big cities perform better.
- The law works on the presumption that every person is innocent until proved guilty.
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- There is a general presumption that online courses are easier, but that is not always true.
- Nobody should act on the presumption that the exam date will be postponed.
Synonyms assumption supposition belief inference guess
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[U] formal
behaviour that is too confident and shows a lack of respect for other people
धृष्टता, गुस्ताख़ी
- She was annoyed by his presumption.
- It was sheer presumption on his part to speak for the whole team.
- He had the presumption to correct the professor in front of everybody.
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- It would be presumption to speak for others without asking them.
- She forgave his presumption, since he was young and eager.
Synonyms arrogance audacity impertinence effrontery cheek
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pre·sump·tion
?Which word?
Keep apart presume (suppose something is true, with some reason) and assume (suppose something is true, without proof).
Presume (किसी कारण से कुछ सच मानना) और assume (बिना प्रमाण कुछ सच मानना) को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
The adjective presumptuous means too confident in a way that shows lack of respect ('It would be presumptuous to decide for her').
Adjective presumptuous का अर्थ अनादर दिखाने वाला अत्यधिक आत्मविश्वासी, धृष्ट है ('It would be presumptuous to decide for her')।
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General knowledge
Law GK, asked often: the presumption of innocence means a person is considered innocent until proved guilty.
कानून GK में अक्सर पूछा जाता है: presumption of innocence का अर्थ है कि व्यक्ति को दोषी सिद्ध होने तक निर्दोष माना जाता है।