1. (

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

) 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. (

• assurance ,
• pledge

) 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. (

• assurance

) a statement intended to inspire confidence; "the President's assurances were not respected" ;

4. (

• assurance ,

) a British term for some kinds of insurance ;