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insurance

The correct spelling is insurance.

How to pronounce insurance

/ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/
noun

IPA: /ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/

Say it like: Ins-ura-nse

The correct spelling is insurance. A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event. For example: "The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance."

Usage Examples

The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance.

After five years in banking, I switched to insurance.

The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance.

Definition

noun

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

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