ASSURANCE


Meaning of ASSURANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s ]

noun

Date: 14th century

1. : the act or action of assuring: as

a. : pledge , guarantee

b. : the act of conveying real property ; also : the instrument by which it is conveyed

c. chiefly British : insurance

2. : the state of being assured: as

a. : security

b. : a being certain in the mind

the puritan's assurance of salvation

c. : confidence of mind or manner : easy freedom from self-doubt or uncertainty ; also : excessive self-confidence : brashness , presumption

3. : something that inspires or tends to inspire confidence

gave repeated assurance s of goodwill

Synonyms: see confidence

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.