assurance

noun

as·sur·ance | \ ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s

Definition of assurance

1 : the state of being assured: such as

a : a being certain in the mind the puritan's assurance of salvation

b : confidence of mind or manner : easy freedom from self-doubt or uncertainty spoke with assurance about his future plans also : excessive self-confidence : brashness, presumption

c : security

2 : something that inspires or tends to inspire confidence gave repeated assurances of goodwill

3 : the act or action of assuring someone or something: such as

a : pledge, guarantee You have my solemn assurance that it is true.

b : the act of conveying real property (see real entry 1 sense 2) also : the instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 4) by which it is conveyed

c chiefly British : insurance

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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. the confidence that comes from long experience assurance carries a stronger implication of certainty and may suggest arrogance or lack of objectivity in assessing one's own powers. handled the cross-examination with complete assurance self-possession implies an ease or coolness under stress that reflects perfect self-control and command of one's powers. answered the insolent question with complete self-possession aplomb implies a manifest self-possession in trying or challenging situations. handled the reporters with great aplomb

Examples of assurance in a Sentence

They lent us the money with the assurance that they would be repaid soon. He has the assurance of continued support from his boss. He spoke with quiet assurance about his future plans. She gave him every assurance that she would be there when he returned.

Recent Examples on the Web

This suggests that Khosrowshahi’s attempt to build trust among employees, an assurance that the company can address challenges internally, has not taken hold. — Jessi Hempel, WIRED, "The Rise And Fall of Uber HR Chief Liane Hornsey," 11 July 2018 As an assurance, the Beckham group should guarantee that First Tee would always have a home as a part of its sprawling acreage. — Greg Cote, miamiherald, "Let voters decide! Why Beckham group's soccer stadium plan deserves to be on ballot," 9 July 2018 But Jealous suggested the governor’s assurances on the issue can’t be trusted. — Michael Dresser, baltimoresun.com, "Ben Jealous criticizes Maryland Gov. Hogan for declining comment on Trump's possible Supreme Court pick," 3 July 2018 The cherry on top is that James signed a four-year deal—assurance for some fans who might not want to spend on a jersey that could be irrelevant a year from now. — Cam Wolf, GQ, "LeBron James’s L.A. Lakers Jersey Is Already a Best-Seller," 2 July 2018 The researchers are suggesting that the 5G specification be revised to make integrity assurance mandatory. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, "LTE wireless connections used by billions aren’t as secure as we thought," 29 June 2018 Preternaturally poised with a pre-Raphaelite presence joined to palpable strength, actress McKenzie conveys all this quiet assurance with a minimum of fuss. — Kenneth Turan, latimes.com, "'Leave No Trace' is a reminder that the movie world is better with Debra Granik in it," 28 June 2018 Some of us recall similar assurances about Saddam Hussein. — T.a. Frank, The Hive, "The Real Horror Of the Trump Doctrine: There Is No Method to the Madness," 15 May 2018 EasyMesh promises to bring to mesh networks the same interoperability assurances that conventional routers have long offered. — Michael Brown, PCWorld, "Wi-Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification aims to standardize mesh networks," 14 May 2018

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