1
as in assumptions
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
your conclusion may turn out to be accurate, but you're postulating a lot of ifs
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2
as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
there are a number of ifs in the proposal
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Noun
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These faulty assumptions can lead to frustration and disengagement when reality does not meet their expectations, ultimately affecting their work ethic and job performance.—
Nilesh Parmar,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
And this is not even factoring in inevitable federal and state cuts that will have an outsized impact on our income and property tax assumptions.—
Tom Quirk,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For example, running fiber along a seemingly direct route parallel to railroad tracks might appear to be efficient but can result in substantial delays due to the complex permissions and safety requirements involved.—
Katherine Latham,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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More requirements may need to be met to qualify for PSLF.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Pac-12 Conference applied for trademarks this month that attempt to cover various contingencies if the league—which currently has two members, with commitments to add six more in 2026—ends up eventually fielding nine, 10, 11, 13 or 14 schools.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Firstly, the community is well aware of the quantum threat, and secondly, while there may not be a concrete plan in place for each public blockchain, preparations, and contingencies are well underway.—
Nimrod Lehavi,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That proposal failed in April after the state House and Senate were unable to successfully negotiate certain stipulations.—
Kristina Watrobski,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Dec. 2024
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It was reported by The Guardian that, among the elder Belichick’s stipulations, his son would be named his heir to the head coach role once the 72-year-old moves on, whenever that would be.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Ifs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ifs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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