assert

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

To state as having existence; affirm; postulate.

Framework senses

NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →
§1
To state as having existence; affirm; postulate.
Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
to forcefully claim something to be true
§2
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
§3
to state categorically
§4
to insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
To state as having existence; affirm; postulate.
DR-088 backfill from the verb definition column