assurance

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
  2. noun a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
  3. noun a statement intended to inspire confidence

Etymology

From Middle English assuraunce, from Old French asseürance, from asseürer; as if assure + -ance.

In classic literature

Synonyms

self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness

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