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insurance.

A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns//ɪnˈʃʊə.ɹəns//ɪnˈʃʊɹ.əns/General-American/ɪnˈʃɜɹ.əns/General-American
  1. A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.

    uncountable · usually
    The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance.
  2. The business of providing insurance.

    uncountable · usually
    After five years in banking, I switched to insurance.
  3. Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.

    figuratively · uncountable · usually
    The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance.
  4. A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.

    uncountable · usually
    I only take insurance if the count is right.
  5. An insurance policy.

    countable · usually
  6. A company providing insurance policies; an insurer.

    countable · usually
Where this word comes from

From the older form ensurance, see also assurance. By surface analysis, insure + -ance.

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