Assertion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈsɜːʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Assertion is a noun meaning The act of asserting; positive declaration or averment.
Meaning
The act of asserting; positive declaration or averment.
More Meanings
- Something which is asserted; a declaration; a statement asserted.
- A statement or declaration which lacks support or evidence.
- Maintenance; vindication.
- (programming) A statement in a program asserting a condition expected to be true at a particular point, used in debugging.
- (finance) The set of information that the statement preparer is providing in a financial statement audit.
Example Sentences
That's just a bare assertion.
You're a man of strong assertions!
the assertion of one's rights or prerogatives
Drivers' union ASLEF bluntly rebuffed the claim of unofficial action, calling it a lie. And Avanti West Coast was unable to provide any proof for its assertion, when questioned by RAIL.
Word Forms
- assertions
Synonyms for assertion
Depending on context, synonyms include accusation, allegation, censure, charge, crimination, impeachment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include asseveration, averment, affirmation, statement, assert, affirm.
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