English · Word Candidate

assurance

/əˈʃɔːɹəns/

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Also seen as: assurances

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Meaning · English

The act of assuring; a declaration intended to inspire full confidence; something designed to give confidence to someone.

Noun

Whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The state of being assured; total confidence or trust; a lack of doubt; certainty; guarantee.

Noun

Let us draw with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “assurance” mean?

The act of assuring; a declaration intended to inspire full confidence; something designed to give confidence to someone.

Is “assurance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.