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   assurance

   /əˈʃɔːrəns/

   noun

   • 1. a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise: "he gave an assurance that work would begin on Monday" Similar word of honourwordguaranteepromisepledgevowavowaloathbondaffirmationundertakingcommitmentarchaic:trothparole
   • 2. confidence or certainty in one's own abilities: "she drove with assurance" Similar self-confidenceconfidenceself-assurancebelief in oneselffaith in oneselfpositivenessassertivenessself-possessionself-reliancenervepoiseaplombpresence of mindphlegmlevel-headednesscool-headednesscoolnesscalmnesscomposurecollectednesssangfroidequilibriumequanimityimperturbabilityimpassivitynonchalanceserenitytranquillitypeace of mindinformal:coolunflappabilityOpposite self-doubtnervousness
   • ▪ certainty about something: "assurance of faith depends on our trust in God" Similar certaintyguaranteesurenesscertitudeconfidencehopeexpectationOpposite uncertainty
   • 3. insurance, specifically life insurance. British Similar insuranceindemnityindemnificationprotectionsecuritysuretycovercoverageguaranteesafeguardwarrantyprovision

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

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   What is an assurance & why is it important?

   • An assurance is a positive promise, pledge, or guarantee. It is intended to dispel the listener’s doubts and give them confidence. When we are worried about something, an assurance from a trusted source can ease our anxieties.

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   How do you use assurance in a sentence?

   • If you give your friend an assurance that you'll be there, you'd better show up. If you pledge to do something or make a binding commitment to do it, you can use the noun assurance. If the bank is going to loan you money to buy a house, they are going to need some sort of assurance that you will repay the loan in a timely manner.

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   What does assurance mean?

   • garantia, confiança, seguro… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! ASSURANCE definition: 1. a promise: 2. confidence: 3. a type of insurance against events that will certainly happen…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean to have a solemn assurance?

   • You have my solemn assurance that it is true. confidence, assurance, self-possession, aplomb mean a state of mind or a manner marked by easy coolness and freedom from uncertainty, diffidence, or embarrassment. confidence stresses faith in oneself and one's powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance.

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