assurance assurance /əˈʃʊrəns/

noun

1. () Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities  ( self-assurance , sureness , authority , assurance , confidence , self-confidence )
   freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
    His assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
   his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
    After that failure he lost his confidence
   after that failure he lost his confidence
    She spoke with authority
   she spoke with authority
   
   
2. () A statement intended to inspire confidence  ( assurance )
   a statement intended to inspire confidence
    The President's assurances were not respected
   the President's assurances were not respected
   
3. () A binding commitment to do, give or refrain from something  ( pledge , assurance )
   a binding commitment to do, give or refrain from something
    An assurance of help when needed
   an assurance of help when needed
    Signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
   signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
   
4. A British term for some kinds of insurance  ( assurance )
   a British term for some kinds of insurance