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insurance

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns/

The English word “insurance” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
  2. The business of providing insurance.
  3. Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
  4. A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
  5. An insurance policy.
  6. A company providing insurance policies; an insurer.

Etymology

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

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