insurance
Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Derived terms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 See also 1.6 Anagrams
English
Alternative forms insuraunce
Etymology
From the older form ensurance, see also assurance.
Pronunciation (US) IPA(key): /ɨn.ˈʃəɹ.ɨns/, (US, dialectal) IPA(key): /ˈɪn.ʃə.ɹɨns/
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Noun
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insurance (usually uncountable)
1.A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event. [quotations ▼]
The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance.
2.The business of providing insurance. After five years in banking, I switched to insurance.
3.(figuratively) Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event. The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance.
4.(blackjack) A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack. I only take insurance if the count is right.
5.(countable) An insurance policy [quotations ▼]
