---
type: Skill
title: Assumption Grilling
description: Use before material action when a conclusion depends on untested assumptions.
tags: [architectonic, core-skill]
source_status: native
source_name: Architectonic reviewed core
source_license: Apache-2.0
risk_level: low
requires_review: false
status: reviewed
---

# Assumption Grilling

## Trigger

Use before material action when a conclusion depends on untested assumptions.

## Inputs

The relevant sources, task boundary, authority context, and intended durable output.

## Procedure

1. List the conclusion and intended action.
2. List assumptions required for the conclusion.
3. Classify each assumption as evidenced, inferred, authoritative, or unknown.
4. Identify disconfirming evidence and stopping conditions.

## Verification

- No material assumption remains concealed inside confident prose.

## Failure Modes

- Turning skepticism into endless analysis without a decision threshold.