assurance

  • 21assurance — noun 1 promise ADJECTIVE ▪ absolute, categorical (BrE), clear (esp. BrE), firm, full ▪ reasonable ▪ further, repeate …

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  • 22assurance — [[t]əʃʊ͟ərəns[/t]] assurances 1) N VAR: oft N that, N of n If you give someone an assurance that something is true or will happen, you say that it is definitely true or will definitely happen, in order to make them feel less worried. He would… …

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  • 23assurance — n. 1) to give an assurance that + clause (he gave every assurance that he would attend) 2) (BE) life assurance (see the Usage Note for insurance) * * * [ə ʃʊ(ə)rəns] to give an assurance that + clause (he gave every assurance that he would… …

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  • 24assurance — 1. . A positive declaration on an *audit obj ective. Assurance can cover a wide range of matters, from the *fair presentation of *financial statements to the effective operation of *internal controls. Assurance does not offer the certainty of a… …

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  • 25Assurance — Coverage of an event that is certain to happen. Assurance is similar to insurance (and sometimes the terms are interchangeable) except that insurance protects policyholders from events that might happen. For example, a person can choose to… …

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  • 26assurance — as|sur|ance [əˈʃuərəns US əˈʃur ] n 1.) a promise that something will definitely happen or is definitely true, made especially to make someone less worried ▪ Despite my repeated assurances, Rob still looked very nervous. give/seek/receive an… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 27assurance — noun 1 (U) a feeling of calm confidence in your own abilities, especially because you have a lot of experience; self assurance: She spoke in a tone of quiet assurance. 2 (C) a promise that you will definitely do something or that something will… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 28assurance */*/ — UK [əˈʃɔːrəns] / US [əˈʃʊrəns] noun Word forms assurance : singular assurance plural assurances 1) [uncountable] a feeling or attitude of confidence She seems to lack assurance. 2) [uncountable] a feeling or attitude of being certain that… …

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  • 29assurance — noun 1) her calm assurance Syn: self confidence, confidence, self assurance, self possession, nerve, poise, aplomb, levelheadedness; calmness, composure, sangfroid, equanimity; informal cool, unflappability Ant …

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  • 30assurance — noun 1) you have my assurance Syn: promise, word (of honour), pledge, vow, oath, undertaking, guarantee, commitment 2) her calm assurance Syn: confidence, self confidence, self assu …

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