insurance

Plural

insurances

1. 1.A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.

   • The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance.

2. 2.Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.

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

3. 3.A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.

   • I only take insurance if the count is right.

4. 4.The business of providing insurance.

   • After five years in banking, I switched to insurance.

Overall

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Uncommon

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• policy