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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The Trump campaign reversed a plan to replace some delegates after securing assurances from the delegation’s chair, Shelby Busch, that there would be no revolt on the floor, according to people familiar with the conversations and records reviewed by The Post.
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Tim Meko, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
There is no assurance that the products will proceed through development or will receive FDA approval for marketing.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024
Her remarks suggested that Democrats on Capitol Hill are still seeking more assurances from the Biden campaign on the viability of his candidacy.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2024
This device comes with an assurance of providing a one-stop solution to health problems due to the variety of solutions that are available in the market.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
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Tim Meko, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
There is no assurance that the products will proceed through development or will receive FDA approval for marketing.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024
Her remarks suggested that Democrats on Capitol Hill are still seeking more assurances from the Biden campaign on the viability of his candidacy.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2024
This device comes with an assurance of providing a one-stop solution to health problems due to the variety of solutions that are available in the market.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for assurance
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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assurance. Accessed 20 Jul. 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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