- self-as·sur·ance
- /ˌsɛlfəˈʃɚrəns/ noun [noncount]: confidence in yourself and your abilities
I was impressed by his self-assurance.
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self-as·sur·ance
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self-as|sur|ance — «SEHLF uh SHUR uhns», noun. = self confidence. (Cf. ↑self confidence) … Useful english dictionary
self-in|sur|ance — «SEHLF ihn SHUR uhns», noun. the insuring of oneself, one s own property, or the like, through oneself rather than through an insurance company, as by setting aside a fund for the purpose … Useful english dictionary
as|sur|ance — «uh SHUR uhns», noun. 1. a making sure or certain. 2. a statement intended to make a person more sure or certain; positive declaration inspiring confidence: »Her employer gave her his assurance that she would receive a raise in pay. SYNONYM(S):… … Useful english dictionary
self–insurance — self–in·sur·ance /ˌself in shu̇r əns, in ˌshu̇r / n: insurance of oneself, one s interests, or one s components (as of a governmental unit) through the use of a fund that one maintains to cover losses Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam… … Law dictionary
-ance — ⇒ ANCE, ENCE, suff. I. Le dérivé est rattaché au verbe ou au participe correspondant A. Le dérivé exprime l action (« le fait de » + inf.) 1. Le suj. du verbe de base désignerait une pers., le fait que qqn s accoutume, etc. : accoutumance « le… … Encyclopédie Universelle
as — as·ple·ni·oid; as·ple·ni·um; as·por·ta·tion; as·sa·cu; as·sail·a·ble; as·sail·ment; as·sam; as·sa·pan; as·sas·si·na·tion; as·sa·tion; as·sault·a·ble; as·say·a·ble; as·say·er; as·self; as·sem·blance; as·sem·ble; as·sem·blé; as·sem·bly·man;… … English syllables
insurance — Guarding against property loss or damage making payments in the form of premiums to an insurance company, which pays an agreed upon sum to the insured in the event of loss. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * insurance in‧sur‧ance [ɪnˈʆʊərəns ǁ… … Financial and business terms
Assurance — As*sur ance, n. [OE. assuraunce, F. assurance, fr. assurer. See {Assure}.] 1. The act of assuring; a declaration tending to inspire full confidence; that which is designed to give confidence. [1913 Webster] Whereof he hath given assurance unto… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
assurance — as•sur•ance [[t]əˈʃʊər əns, ˈʃɜr [/t]] n. 1) a positive declaration intended to give confidence: many assurances of support[/ex] 2) promise or pledge; guaranty; surety: to give one s assurance that a job will be done[/ex] 3) freedom from doubt;… … From formal English to slang
-ence — ⇒ ANCE, ENCE, suff. I. Le dérivé est rattaché au verbe ou au participe correspondant A. Le dérivé exprime l action (« le fait de » + inf.) 1. Le suj. du verbe de base désignerait une pers., le fait que qqn s accoutume, etc. : accoutumance « le… … Encyclopédie Universelle
