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1. Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
   "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "his self-assurance in his superiority did not make him popular";
   - self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness
    
2. A binding commitment to do, give or refrain from something
   "an assurance of help when needed";
   - pledge
    
3. A statement intended to inspire confidence
   "the President's assurances were not respected"
    
4. [Brit] Term for some kinds of insurance

Derived forms: assurances

See also: certain, incertain [non-standard], sure, uncertain, unsure

Type of: certainty, commitment, dedication, insurance, statement

Encyclopedia: Assurance, West Virginia