noun “insurance”
singular insurance, plural insurances or uncountable
- a means of protection against potential future loss by paying regular fees in exchange for coverage
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I carry health insurance to cover medical expenses if I get sick.
- the business of providing financial protection against loss
She works in insurance and helps people choose the right policies.
- an action taken to prevent something undesirable from happening
As insurance against losing his keys, he kept a spare set at work.
- an individual insurance policy
He reviewed all his insurances to ensure adequate coverage.