supposition

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Supposition' is when you accept something as being true or likely, but without hard evidence. Like making an educated guess based on the information available.

Examples in Different Contexts

In software development, testing sometimes begins with a 'supposition'. A developer might say, 'Our supposition is that the error originates from this code block, but we need to test further.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Most users prefer intuitive interfaces, perhaps we should keep that in mind while planning the UX design.

Response:

That's a good point. Designing with the supposition that users prefer easy-to-understand interfaces will likely increase user engagement.

Business

Scenario:

If we assume demand for our product will double next quarter, we can make some strategic decisions on production.

Response:

While it's a reasonable supposition, I think we should also consider potential production bottlenecks and supply chain disruptions.