The second departure is concerned with more realistic assumptions about production.

I fear he has to recompute his figures on more realistic assumptions.

Many economists believe that the deficit, under more realistic assumptions about government spending and other policy changes, including war costs, will be significantly higher.

We want to build the program on realistic assumptions.

Make the more realistic assumption that the cost of medical care rises 2% a year faster than prices in general.

Our business plan is built on very realistic assumptions.

"This budget must be based on realistic economic assumptions and passed in a timely manner," the report states.

On Monday, we will present a budget that uses realistic assumptions to reduce deficits each year and achieve balance by 2012.

But he was trying to impress on her the realistic assumption that no matter what course they took, there would be substantial losses.

Under more realistic assumptions, the deficit projections are cause for alarm.