What is the meaning of Assumption?

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.

The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.

The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.

The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.

The taking of a person up into heaven.

A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.

Assumptio.

Source: wiktionary.org