Assertiona confident statement or the act of stating something firmly is a noun for a strong statement or the act of stating something firmly. It can mean a forcefuldone with strength and emphasis; not weak or uncertain declarationan official or emphatic statement that something is true, or simply the act of saying or claiming something.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /əˈsɝːʃən/
Easy pronunciation: uh-SUR-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: SUR.
Noun meaning the act of affirming or stating something.
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Assertion Meaning
the act of saying something firmly or confidently
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
Example: Her assertion that the project was on schedule surprised the team.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- affirmation — Works well when the meaning is the act of stating or confirming something.
- statement — A common substitute when assertion means a spoken or written claim.
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Other Meanings of Assertion
Meaning 2
a forceful claim stated with confidence
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
Example: His assertion that he had solved the problem was not backed up by evidence.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- asseveration — Formal synonym for a strong, emphatic declaration.
- averment — Legal or formal term for a stated claim.
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Assertion Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- affirmation
- statement
a forceful claim stated with confidence
- asseveration
- averment
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use assertion as if it meant proof; it is the claim or statement itself, not the evidence.
- Do not confuse assertion with assertive, which describes a person or style of behavior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does assertion mean in simple English?
Assertion means saying something firmly, or making a strong claim.
What is the difference between assertion and statement?
Statement is broader and more neutral. Assertion usually suggests a firmer or more definite claim.
What are the best synonyms for assertion?
The best everyday synonyms are affirmation and statement. In more formal contexts, asseveration and averment can also work for the emphatic sense.
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