n. 1. A statement or indication that inspires confidence; a guarantee or pledge: gave her assurance that the plan would succeed. 2. a. Freedom from doubt; certainty about something: Do you have any assurance that the work will be done well? b. Self-confidence: "I tried imitating the assurance they carried themselves with" (Alec Wilkinson). 3. Chiefly British Insurance, especially life insurance. |
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