Meaning & Definition of Assurance in English

1. Freedom from doubt

• Belief in yourself and your abilities

• "His assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"

• "After that failure he lost his confidence"

• "She spoke with authority"

2. A binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

• "An assurance of help when needed"

• "Signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"

3. A statement intended to inspire confidence

• "The president's assurances were not respected"

4. A british term for some kinds of insurance