Insurance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Insurance is a noun meaning A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
Meaning
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
More Meanings
- The business of providing insurance.
- (figurative) Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
- (blackjack) A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
- (countable) An insurance policy.
- (countable) A company providing insurance policies; an insurer.
Example Sentences
I only take insurance if the count is right.
After five years in banking, I switched to insurance.
The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance.
The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance.
Word Forms
- insurances
- insuraunce
Synonyms for insurance
Depending on context, synonyms include indemnity, policy, coverage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include indemnity, policy, coverage, reinsurance, insured, insurer.
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