Assurance: meaning, definitions and examples

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assurance

[ əˈʃʊərəns ]

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financial

A formal promise or guarantee, typically in relation to the fulfillment of an obligation or the performance of a product or service.

Synonyms

guarantee, pledge, promise

Examples of usage

The insurance company provides assurance to their clients that they will be compensated in case of unexpected events.
The bank required a letter of assurance from the borrower before granting the loan.

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emotional

Confidence or certainty in one's abilities or qualities.

Synonyms

certainty, confidence, self-assurance

Examples of usage

She spoke with assurance, knowing she had prepared thoroughly for the presentation.
His assurance in his decision-making skills made him a reliable leader.

Translations

Translations of the word "assurance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garantia

🇮🇳 आश्वासन

🇩🇪 Versicherung

🇮🇩 jaminan

🇺🇦 гарантія

🇵🇱 ubezpieczenie

🇯🇵 保証 (ほしょう)

🇫🇷 assurance

🇪🇸 seguro

🇹🇷 güvence

🇰🇷 보증 (bojeung)

🇸🇦 تأكيد

🇨🇿 pojištění

🇸🇰 poistenie

🇨🇳 保证 (bǎozhèng)

🇸🇮 zavarovanje

🇮🇸 trygging

🇰🇿 кепілдік

🇬🇪 დარწმუნება

🇦🇿 zəmanət

🇲🇽 seguro

Word origin

The word 'assurance' originated from the Old French word 'asseurance', which came from the late Latin 'assecurantia', meaning 'security'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, evolving to its current meaning of a promise or guarantee.