supposition, supposal
(noun) the cognitive process of supposing
assumption, supposition, supposal
(noun) a hypothesis that is taken for granted; “any society is built upon certain assumptions”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
supposal (countable and uncountable, plural supposals)
The act of supposing; supposition. [from 15th c.]
Something supposed; a supposition, a hypothesis. [from 16th c.]
Interest, with a Jew, never proceeds but upon supposal, at least, of a firm and sufficient bottom.
Source: Wiktionary
Sup*pos"al, n.
Definition: The act of supposing; also, that which is supposed; supposition; opinion. Shak. Interest, with a Jew, never proceeds but upon supposal, at least, of a firm and sufficient bottom. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 May 2024
(verb) tamper, with the purpose of deception; “Fudge the figures”; “cook the books”; “falsify the data”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
