English dictionary

assurance

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

noun.cognition

Examples
His assurance in his superiority did not make him popular.

Synonyms authority confidence self-assurance self-confidence sureness

Source: WordNet 3.0
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

noun.communication

Examples
An assurance of help when needed.

Synonyms pledge

Source: WordNet 3.0
a statement intended to inspire confidence

noun.communication

Examples
The President's assurances were not respected.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a British term for some kinds of insurance

noun.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of assuring; a declaration tending to inspire full confidence; that which is designed to give confidence.

noun

Source: webster1913