assurance
/əˈʃʊrəns/
noun
- A promise or statement that something is true or will happen, made to remove doubt.
- Despite his assurances, I still felt nervous about the test.
- The company offered a written assurance of a full refund if we were not satisfied.
- She gave me her assurance that the package would arrive on time.
- Confidence in one's own abilities or in the truth of something; self-confidence.
- He spoke with such assurance that everyone believed him.
- Her quiet assurance made her a natural leader.
- With practice, his assurance on stage grew stronger.
- A type of insurance that pays a fixed amount on a specific event, especially death (life assurance).
- Assurance policies often provide a lump sum payment to beneficiaries.
- My parents took out a life assurance policy to protect our family.
- He pays a monthly premium for his assurance plan.
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