assurance

Assurance is defined as a statement given for the purpose of inspiring morale or belief in yourself.

(noun)

An example of an assurance is your boss telling you that your job is safe.

The definition of assurance is an affirmation and commitment.

(noun)

An example of an assurance is a construction firm stating that a job will be finished by the original projected date.

Assurance means the act of feeling confident in yourself.

(noun)

An example of assurance is the feeling you have when you are sure that you will be successful.

See assurance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of assuring
the state of being assured; sureness; confidence; certainty
something said or done to inspire confidence, as a promise, positive statement, etc.; guarantee
belief in one's own abilities; self-confidence
impudent forwardness; presumption
Chiefly Brit. insurance, esp. life insurance

See assurance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of assuring.
A statement or indication that inspires confidence; a guarantee or pledge: gave her assurance that the plan would succeed.
Freedom from doubt; certainty: set sail in the assurance of favorable winds. See Synonyms at certainty.
Self-confidence. See Synonyms at confidence.
Excessive self-confidence; presumption.
Chiefly British Insurance, especially life insurance.