Meaning of assurance in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈʃʊrəns/

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1. Noun

   assurance

   Etymology

   late Middle English (in assurance (sense 2)): from Old French, from assurer‘assure’

   Definitions

   1. freedom from doubt

   Examples

   • « belief in yourself and your abilities »
   • « his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular »
   • « after that failure he lost his confidence »
   • « she spoke with authority »
2. 2. a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

   Examples

   • « an assurance of help when needed »
   • « signed a pledge never to reveal the secret »
3. 3. a statement intended to inspire confidence

   Examples

   • « the President's assurances were not respected »
4. 4. a British term for some kinds of insurance