The assurance
Example: The assurance reduces uncertainty about the outcome
Definition
"The assurance" refers to a positive declaration intended to give confidence or a guarantee, reducing doubt or uncertainty about a particular outcome or situation. It often implies a promise or certainty that something will happen as expected.
Etymology
The word "assurance" comes from the Old French 'asseurance,' which itself derives from the Latin 'securus,' meaning 'secure' or 'safe.' Did you know that "assurance" originally implied a sense of safety or freedom from doubt, which perfectly fits its modern meaning of providing confidence or guarantee?
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"The assurance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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