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   As·sur·ance

   /əˈSHo͝orəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise: "he gave an assurance that work would not recommence until Wednesday" Similar word of honorwordguaranteepromisepledgevowavowaloathbondaffirmationundertakingcommitmentarchaic:trothparole
   • 2. confidence or certainty in one's own abilities: "she drove with assurance" Similar self-confidenceconfidenceself-assurancebelief in oneselffaith in oneselfpositivenessassertivenessself-possessionself-reliancenervepoiseaplombpresence of mindphlegmlevel-headednesscoolheadednesscoolnesscalmnesscomposurecollectednesssangfroidequilibriumequanimityimperturbabilityimpassivitynonchalanceserenitytranquilitypeace of mindinformal:coolunflappabilityOpposite self-doubtnervousness
   • ▪ certainty about something: "the crowd’s assurance of Joe’s guilt" Similar certaintyguaranteesurenesscertitudeconfidencehopeexpectationOpposite uncertainty
   • 3. insurance, specifically life insurance. British Similar insuranceindemnityindemnificationprotectionsecuritysuretycovercoverageguaranteesafeguardwarrantyprovision

   Word Origin late Middle English (in assurance (sense 2)): from Old French, from assurer ‘assure’.

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   • as•sur′er, as•su′ror, n. Synonyms: guarantee, guaranty, promise, word, insurance, more... Collocations: He gave me his assurance that he would [come, go, help]., despite their [repeated, constant] assurances, [spoke, drove] with assurance, more... more than faith as assurance that ... peremptory self-assurance.

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   What is the difference between confidence and assurance?

   • confidence stresses faith in oneself and one's powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance. assurance carries a stronger implication of certainty and may suggest arrogance or lack of objectivity in assessing one's own powers.

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   What does it mean to have a solemn assurance?

   • You have my solemn assurance that it is true. 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.

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   Assurance can be given in various contexts, such as in business transactions, insurance policies, contracts, or interpersonal relationships. It provides a sense of security or peace of mind, knowing that a particular outcome, condition, or promise will be upheld.