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A promise or guarantee that something will be done or be the case
“I have sought an assurance from the chief executive that all the lessons of this whole sorry procedure will be fully learned and the recommendations will be fully implemented.”
A statement or assertion, typically as a promise or intended to inspire confidence
“A visitor in the colonies at the time expressed an assurance that the trouble in Mexico was by no means over.”
Confidence or self-assuredness in oneself
“He belonged to a unique generation of Irish people whose strength and assurance lay in their ability to think for themselves.”
Calmness or poise, especially in the face of difficulty or challenges
“Sowell inspired his fellow hospital corpsmen by his calmness and assurance in the face of danger.”
A high degree of (impudent) boldness or arrogance
“He could not forbear taking notice of the insolence of a certain set of men, who, having committed the worst of crimes, had yet the assurance to dare the justice of the Nation.”
Certainty or sureness about something
“Don't we all yearn for assurance that our faith is taking us there?”
Something that is a certainty to happen or come to pass
“Isn't the first ticket far more valuable since it comes with a near assurance that it won't ruin your entire day?”
Insurance, specifically life insurance
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One's steadiness and courage in a demanding situation
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations
An excessive degree of confidence or vanity
Something that serves as an official confirmation of approval
The quality of being sanguine
The comfort received by a person, typically after a loss or disappointment
Protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft
The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others
A foreshadowing of future events
The basis or grounds for an action, belief, or feeling
A document that entitles the holder to receive goods, money, or services
The action or process of confirming or endorsing something
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