assurance — a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈʃʊrəns/
Korean meaning: 확신, 보장, 약속
Korean pronunciation: 어**슈**어런스
Example Sentences
- The cat gave me no assurance that it wouldn't knock over my coffee again.
- Despite his mother's assurance, Tim still checked under his bed for monsters.
- The company's quality assurance team ensures all products meet safety standards.
assurance
NOUN//əˈʃʊrəns//
a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise
a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'assurer' meaning 'to make sure or secure', derived from Latin 'assecurare' (ad- 'to' + securus 'secure'). The word entered English in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“The cat gave me no assurance that it wouldn't knock over my coffee again.”
“Despite his mother's assurance, Tim still checked under his bed for monsters.”
“The company's quality assurance team ensures all products meet safety standards.”
“She walked into the interview with complete assurance.”
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