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assurance

[ uh-shoor-uhns, -shur- ]

noun

  1. a positive declaration intended to give confidence:

    He received assurances of support for the project.

  2. promise or pledge; guaranty; surety:

    He gave his assurance that the job would be done.

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  3. full confidence; freedom from doubt; certainty:

    to act in the assurance of success.

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  4. freedom from timidity; self-confidence; belief in one's abilities:

    She acted with speed and assurance.

    Antonyms:

  5. presumptuous boldness; impudence.

    Synonyms: , , ,

    Antonyms:

  6. Chiefly British. insurance.


assurance

/ əˈʃʊə°ùÉ™²Ô²õ /

noun

  1. a statement, assertion, etc, intended to inspire confidence or give encouragement

    she was helped by his assurance that she would cope

  2. a promise or pledge of support

    he gave an assurance of help when needed

  3. freedom from doubt; certainty

    his assurance about his own superiority infuriated her

  4. forwardness; impudence
  5. insurance providing for certainties such as death as contrasted with fire or theft
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of assurance1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English ass(e)ura(u)nce, from Middle French ass(e)urance; equivalent to assure + -ance
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Synonym Study

See trust. See confidence.
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Example Sentences

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"And as long as I feel that, that's a good indicator I can still play at the top level. So that's the only assurance that I need."

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If the city wants out and a developer wants in, there may not be an assurance the team stays in Anaheim beyond the current lease.

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Despite a recent assurance from the president that he did intend to step down in three years, many remain unconvinced.

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Platforms will be expected to adopt "age assurance technologies" to prevent children from seeing harmful content.

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Despite a recent assurance from Mnangagwa that he did intend to step down in three years, many remain unconvinced.

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More About Assurance

What does assurance mean?

An assurance is a positive , , or . It is intended to the listener’s doubts and give them .

When we are worried about something, an assurance from a trusted source can ease our anxieties. If you’re nervous about a volcano erupting, a scientist could give you assurance that it’s not meant to blow for 500 more years. The assurance might help you feel more safe and certain.

Example: When Marya’s teacher asked why she hadn’t submitted her assignment, Marya gave an assurance that the essay was on its way.

Where does assurance come from?

The first records of assurance come from around the 1320s. It comes from the Middle French asseurance, which combined the verb “†with the suffix “,†making it a noun.

While assurance usually refers to the message or promise that brings confidence, like quality assurance, it can also refer to the confidence itself. In those cases, assurance means . Someone who acts with assurance is bold, and believes in themself.

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How is assurance used in real life?

People tend to use assurance very genuinely, to describe the stability and confidence that they hope for themselves or others to have. Their assurance can come from their loved ones, their faith, or themselves. Some people also discuss quality assurance for goods and services.

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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for assurance?

A. guarantee
B. confidence
C. policy
D. certainty

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