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/ˌriː.əˈʃʊə.rəns/ · re·as·sure·ance
noun
- The feeling of being reassured; confidence restored after doubt or apprehension. She felt a wave of reassurance when the doctor explained the test results were normal.
- The act of confirming or supporting someone's opinion, impression, or belief. His nod was a reassurance that the plan would go ahead as discussed.
- Reinsurance; the practice of insurers transferring portions of risk to other insurers. The company sought reassurance from a larger firm to cover its exposure to natural disasters.
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Did you know? The insurance sense of ‘reassurance’ (reinsurance) originated in the 19th century, when insurers began to “re‑assure” each other of shared risk.