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

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 5) by which it is conveyed

c

chiefly British : insurance

Synonyms

• assuredness
• certainty
• certitude
• cocksureness
• confidence
• conviction
• doubtlessness
• face
• positiveness
• satisfaction
• sureness
• surety

Choose the Right Synonym for assurance

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

Kroger’s announcement reiterated previous assurances that no stores would close or front-line employees would lose their jobs or their union contracts. —The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024

There is no assurance that the Company will be able to file the Form 10-Q or the Form 10-K by any particular date or that Nasdaq will accept any plan that the Company may submit. —Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024

Anderson, the Eastland pastor and Metropolis city councilman, wasn’t appeased by the board’s assurances on drag performances. —Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024

Ukraine had a bitter experience with a less ironclad version of this sort of agreement: a multilateral security assurance, as opposed to a guarantee. —Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2024

Williams received British assurances that his ship wouldn’t be fired upon but was forbidden from stepping foot on the mainland and ordered to return home immediately after the eclipse. —Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024

There is no assurance that the Company's current expectations and projections are accurate. —Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024

There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. —Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024

There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. —Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see assure

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing assurance

• life assurance
• quality assurance
• self-assurance

Kids Definition

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

: self-confidence

Legal Definition

assurance

noun

as·​sur·​ance

1

a

: the act of assuring

b

: guarantee sense 3

2

: the act of conveying real property

also : the document by which it is conveyed

3

chiefly British : insurance