insurance
/ษชn.หสษ.ษns/IPA: /IH0 N SH UH1 R AH0 N S/
noun
- 1
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
โThe car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance.โ
- 2
The business of providing insurance.
โAfter five years in banking, I switched to insurance.โ
- 3
Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
โThe sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance.โ
- 4
A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
โI only take insurance if the count is right.โ
- 5
An insurance policy
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