assurance
noun
as·sur·ance
ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 
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
b
: the act of conveying real property (see real entry 1 sense 2)
also
: the instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) by which it is conveyed
c
chiefly British
: insurance
Synonyms
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.
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His family later sued Alameda County and received a $7 million settlement along with assurances that the sheriff’s office would implement new training for its deputies.
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
But there is no legal compulsion for companies to respond and no assurance that companies reporting late have more jobs to report.
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
But there is no legal compulsion for companies to respond and no assurance that companies reporting late have more jobs to report.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
However, a source familiar with the talks told CNN that Netanyahu continues to refuse to give any concrete assurances of a pathway to a bigger deal to end the war.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assurance. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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assurance
noun
as·sur·ance
ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s
1
: the act of assuring
2
: the state of being sure or certain
3
chiefly British
: insurance sense 1
4
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