1. An underlying belief or supposition that supports or validates a main argument, hypothesis, or conclusion
The study's main conclusion relies on several supporting assumptions about consumer behavior.
A conclusão principal do estudo depende de várias premissas de apoio sobre o comportamento do consumidor.
2. In logic and argumentation, an implicit or explicit assumption that strengthens the validity of a claim
One key supporting assumption is that all participants answered honestly.
Uma premissa de apoio fundamental é que todos os participantes responderam com honestidade.