The meaning of Insurance

noun

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Usage examples:

He gave an assurance that work would begin on monday

noun

A thing placed at the rear of something as a barrier or support.

Usage examples:

Pull back harder until you reach the backstop on the stick

verb

Support or reinforce.

Usage examples:

The founding banks were backstopping the loans

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

Usage examples:

Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

noun

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

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Methods of defence against this kind of attack

noun

An argument or explanation which you use to prove that you are not guilty of something

Usage examples:

Now he says he's done nothing wrong, and i assume that will be his defence in court., a defense att…

noun

A formal assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled, especially that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality.

Usage examples:

We offer a 10-year guarantee against rusting

verb

Provide a formal assurance, especially that certain conditions will be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction.

Usage examples:

The company guarantees to refund your money

noun

A promise that something will be done or will happen, esp. a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time

Usage examples:

[ c ] the vacuum cleaner comes with a two-year guarantee., [ u ] no matter how many stars you have …

noun

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

Usage examples:

Immunity to typhoid seems to have increased spontaneously

noun

Compensation for harm or loss.

Usage examples:

The plaintiff sought indemnification for the cost of the suit against the corporation

noun

The act of paying or promising to pay someone an amount of money if they suffer damage or loss

Usage examples:

They asked for some form of indemnification in case the proposed deal was blocked., the government …

noun

Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden.

Usage examples:

No indemnity will be given for loss of cash

noun

Protection against possible damage or loss, esp. a promise of payment, or the money paid if there is such damage or loss

noun

Protection against possible damage or loss, or the money paid if there is damage or loss

Usage examples:

Indemnity for/against sth the policy provides an indemnity for loss of or damage to third-party pro…

noun

A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.

Usage examples:

He had taken the precaution of seeking legal advice

noun

An action taken to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening

Usage examples:

Homeowners should take the basic precaution of locking their doors and windows., the company has wi…

noun

Something that is done to try and protect a person or thing from something dangerous or harmful

Usage examples:

The bank decided to reduce interest rates as a precaution against inflation., we're taking every pr…

noun

The action of protecting, or the state of being protected.

Usage examples:

The b vitamins give protection against infection

noun

The condition or state of being kept safe from injury, damage, or loss

Usage examples:

[ u ] their tent offered little protection against the storm., [ c ] the proposed law is intended t…

noun

The act of keeping someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss, or the state of being protected in this way

Usage examples:

We need protection from bad or incompetent doctors., retailers believe the magnetic cards give the …

noun

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Usage examples:

New contracts for the provision of services

verb

Supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.

Usage examples:

Civilian contractors were responsible for provisioning these armies

noun

Something that is needed or wanted, or the act of considering the need for something and arranging for it

Usage examples:

[ u ] when designing buildings in california, you have to make some provision for earthquakes., [ c…

noun

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

Usage examples:

The charity called for tougher safeguards to protect britain's remaining natural forests

verb

Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure.

Usage examples:

A framework which safeguards employees from exploitation

verb

To protect someone or something from harm or destruction

Usage examples:

Judges have an obligation to safeguard our right to free speech and a free press., the best safegua…

noun

The state of being free from danger or threat.

Usage examples:

The system is designed to provide maximum security against toxic spills

noun

Freedom from risk and the threat of change for the worse

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Financial/job security, for security reasons, for the protection of the white house and the preside…

noun

The protection of people, organizations, countries, etc. against a possible attack or other crime

Usage examples:

Border/homeland/national security, boost/improve/tighten security airport security has been tighten…

noun

A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

Usage examples:

Huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter

verb

Protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.

Usage examples:

The hut sheltered him from the cold wind

noun

Something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided

Usage examples:

[ c ] we took the stray dog to an animal shelter., [ u ] the wall gave us some shelter from the win…

noun

A person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, for example their appearing in court or paying a debt.

Usage examples:

The rights of wives who act as sureties for their husband's debts

noun

A person who accepts legal responsibility for another person's debt or behaviour

Usage examples:

Act as surety for sb/sth he acted as surety for the two companies when they took out the original l…

noun

A written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair or replace it if necessary within a specified period of time.

Usage examples:

The car comes with a three-year warranty