assertion

Everyday

1. An assertion is a strong statement that something is true, often without proof given. tree →
2. Assertion is the act of standing up for your rights or opinions. tree →

In the lessons

In English and debate lessons, pupils back up assertions with evidence. In science, an assertion should be tested. In maths and computing, an assertion is a statement that must be true; a program checks it.

Examples

• His assertion that ghosts exist had no evidence. tree →
• Support your assertion with facts. tree →
• The teacher questioned her assertion. tree →
• The assertion that the moon is made of cheese is false. tree →
• Self-assertion helps you say no to bad ideas. tree →
• The program checks the assertion that the total is positive. tree →
• Of course the ruler of the lower world had to prove this assertion. tree →

Note

Plural: assertions. Verb: assert. Assertion ≠ proof: a claim needs evidence to be accepted.

In Jewish tradition

In English and debate lessons, pupils back up assertions with evidence. In science, an assertion should be tested. In maths and computing, an assertion is a statement that must be true; a program checks it.

Note

Plural: assertions. Verb: assert. Assertion ≠ proof: a claim needs evidence to be accepted.