conjunction
- supposing that something is the case; if
adjective
- arrogant and presumptuous
Examples
- Assuming the weather is good, we’ll have the picnic outdoors.
- Assuming you finish your homework, you can watch television.
- The project will cost $5,000, assuming no unexpected problems arise.
- I found his assuming attitude quite off-putting.
- She had an assuming manner that made others uncomfortable.
- Don’t be so assuming about what people want to hear.