assurance

noun
UK: /əˈʃʊərəns/
US: /əˈʃʊrəns/

  1. A promise that something will happen or is true.

    1. I need some assurance that the work will be finished on time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company gave assurances that no jobs would be lost during the merger, but it was a lie. [ ] [ ]

  2. Confidence in yourself and your abilities.

    1. She spoke with assurance about her qualifications for the job. [ ] [ ]
    2. His calm demeanor and quiet assurance inspired confidence in the team during the crisis. [ ] [ ]

  3. Insurance coverage.

    1. Do you have assurance for your car? [ ] [ ]
    2. The policy provides assurance against theft, fire, and other potential damages. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

promise confidence certainty insurance guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "assurance" in English means: A promise that something will happen or is true., Confidence in yourself and your abilities., Insurance coverage..

The phonetic transcription of "assurance" is /əˈʃʊərəns/ in British English and /əˈʃʊrəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "assurance": promise, confidence, certainty, insurance, guarantee.

Example usage of "assurance": "I need some assurance that the work will be finished on time.". More examples on the page.