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assurance
[ uh-shoor-uhns, -shur- ]
noun
- a positive declaration intended to give confidence:
He received assurances of support for the project.
- promise or pledge; guaranty; surety:
He gave his assurance that the job would be done.
Synonyms: ,
- full confidence; freedom from doubt; certainty:
to act in the assurance of success.
Antonyms:
- freedom from timidity; self-confidence; belief in one's abilities:
She acted with speed and assurance.
Antonyms:
- presumptuous boldness; impudence.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
- Chiefly British. insurance.
assurance
/ əˈʃʊəəԲ /
noun
- a statement, assertion, etc, intended to inspire confidence or give encouragement
she was helped by his assurance that she would cope
- a promise or pledge of support
he gave an assurance of help when needed
- freedom from doubt; certainty
his assurance about his own superiority infuriated her
- forwardness; impudence
- insurance providing for certainties such as death as contrasted with fire or theft
Other Word Forms
- a·ܰaԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of assurance1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
We are engaged in discussions, through the Scottish Funding Council, as we look to secure that support over the next two years, including any related conditions and assurances.
"The current environment is simply too dynamic from which to plan results with a reasonable assurance of success," Skechers' chief operating officer, David Weinberg, told investors in a post-earnings call.
But with the Post Office unable to directly inspect the system which processed transactions, it accepted assurances from Fujitsu that the system was working correctly.
“I suspect the DOJ will want additional assurances, beyond whatever we agree to,” he said.
The Darvey shippers, myself included, wanted some assurance that Aaron did not mess with their favorite TV couple.
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More About Assurance
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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are some other forms related to assurance?
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are some synonyms for assurance?
are some words that share a root or word element with assurance?
are some words that often get used in discussing assurance?
are some words assurance may be commonly confused with?
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.
Even if your heart is filled with 1000 worries tonight, I ask God to send a generous flow of blessings your way.
May the blessings come to you in the form of peace, calmness, assurance and confidence.
I wish you an amazing week ahead 🤍
— Mizi Wahid (@mizi_wahid)
My favorite part of a piano tuning is when, after 2 hours of hearing himself hit offkey notes and adjusting, my piano tuner will just jam out to some blues.
That's some quality assurance right there— Matt Palardy (@PBndJustice)
Try using assurance!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for assurance?
A. guarantee
B. confidence
C. policy
D. certainty
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