Word
reassurance
Phoneticsre·as·sur·ance, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹiəˈʃʊɹəns/
UK/ɹˌiːəʃjˈɔːɹəns/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. something that is said or done to make you feel less worried or afraid. It helps you feel more confident that everything is okay.
n. the action of removing someone's doubts or fears; a statement or gesture intended to restore confidence. Often follows verbs of providing or seeking.
Examples
“The doctor gave me some reassurance about my health.”
“Despite the market's volatility, the CEO's speech provided the reassurance that investors needed to keep their shares.”
“The legal team sought constant reassurance from the senior partner that the precedents cited in the brief would withstand a rigorous challenge in the appellate court.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor gave me some reassurance about my health.”
contextual
“Despite the market's volatility, the CEO's speech provided the reassurance that investors needed to keep their shares.”
complex
“The legal team sought constant reassurance from the senior partner that the precedents cited in the brief would withstand a rigorous challenge in the appellate court.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the abstract act of comforting; countable when referring to specific statements or instances.
Real-World Examples
“But for many students, another committee offers little reassurance unless it produces changes they can actually see.” “The Commission's notes from the time record that Bayoumi was given a remarkable degree of reassurance during the interview.” Etymology
From re- + assurance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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