Definition
Definition of asserting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
confidentconfidently stating something as true
- She had an asserting tone during the meeting.
- His asserting manner made everyone listen.
- The asserting statement left no room for doubt.
Expressions with asserting
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confidently expressing one's opinions or rights
She was self-asserting in the meeting, voicing her ideas clearly.
Origin of asserting
Latin, ad (to) + serere (join)
Terms with asserting included in their meaning
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truth
confirming or asserting something as true or valid
assertion of falsehood
statement asserting something is not true
authority
exercising or asserting authority over others
asserting fairness
expression used to assert fairness in a situation
ownership
statement asserting ownership of a creative work
identity
asserting a profession without official recognition
assertive
firmly asserting a point or belief
authority
someone asserting authority in a new situation
philosophy theology
philosophical argument asserting God's existence from universe's existence
assertion
asserting something as a fact
ownership
asserting a right or ownership
assertion of right
person asserting a right or title
math proofs
logic statement asserting that at least one object satisfies a condition
rallying slogan
motivates supporters by asserting that right will triumph
Buddhism
doctrine asserting all existence is transient
logic
asserting part of what a related proposition asserts
assertion
asserting something confidently or positively
life force
philosophy asserting a life force in nature
logic
logical symbol asserting existence of at least one instance
assertion act
act of asserting something about a subject
language
relating to the act of asserting or declaring something
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- French:affirmant, ...
- German:behauptend, ...
- Italian:assertivo, ...
- Spanish:asertivo, ...
- Portuguese:assertivo, ...
- Chinese:坚定的, ...
- Japanese:断定的な, ...
- Arabic:جازم, ...
- Hebrew:אֶסֶרְטִיבִי, ...
- Russian:утверждающий, ...
- Ukrainian:впевнений, ...
- Hindi:आत्मविश्वासी, ...
Definition of assert - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
communicationtr. state a fact or belief confidentlytr.
- She asserted her innocence in front of the jury.
2.
authoritytr. exercise a right or authoritytr.
- He asserted his authority over the team.
3.
self-assertionintr. make oneself noticed or respectedintr.
- She needs to assert herself more in meetings.
4.
technologytr. TECH. declare a condition must be true in codetr. TECH.
- The program will assert if the condition fails.
5.
electronicstr. TECH. set a signal using voltage or currenttr. TECH.
- The device asserts the signal to start the process.
Expressions with assert
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show clearly that you make your own choices
She asserted her independence by moving out at eighteen.
show power or control over others
The alpha wolf will assert dominance over the pack.
confidently express one's rights or opinions
She learned to assert herself in meetings.
Origin of assert
Latin, asserere (affirm)
Examples of assert in a sentence
The scientist asserted the importance of the new discovery. She had to assert her authority to maintain order. The manager asserted his authority to implement new policies. He asserted himself during the negotiation. The new manager must assert her authority. The system will assert if the input is invalid.
Developers often assert conditions during testing. The controller will assert the reset line. To assert the signal, press the button.
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- French:affirmer, exercer, ...
- German:behaupten, ausüben, ...
- Italian:affermare, esercitare, ...
- Spanish:aseverar, imponer, ...
- Portuguese:asseverar, exercer, ...
- Chinese:断言, 行使, ...
- Japanese:断言する, 行使する, ...
- Arabic:أكد, فَرَضَ سُلْطَتَه, ...
- Hebrew:לִטְעוֹן, לְמַמֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:утверждать, проявить, ...
- Ukrainian:заявляти, відстоювати, ...
- Hindi:दृढ़ता से कहना, अधिकार जताना, ...
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