posit

Plural: posits

Noun

• (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
• Something that is posited; a postulate.
• Abbreviation of position.
• A number format representing a real number consisting of a sign bit, a variable-size "regime" part (which modifies the exponent), up to two exponent bits, and a fraction part, proposed as a more efficient alternative to IEEE 754 floats in AI applications.

Verb

Verb Forms: posited, positing, posits

• To assume as a fact or put forward as a basis for argument.
• put (something somewhere) firmly
  • "She posited her hand on his shoulder"
  • "deposit the suitcase on the bench"
• put before
• take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
  • "He posited three basic laws of nature"
• To assume the existence of; to postulate.
• To propose for consideration or study; to suggest.
• To put (something somewhere) firmly; to place or position.

Examples

• He would posit that a strong defense was better than a risky offensive play in Scrabble.

Synonyms

deposit, fix, postulate, put forward, situate, state, submit

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