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in·sured
/
ɪnˈʃʊərd
,
-ˈʃɜrd
/
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in-
sh
oo
rd
,
-
shurd
]
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noun
the person, group, or
organization
whose life or property is covered by an
insurance
policy.
Origin:
1675–85;
insure
+
-ed
2
Related forms
un·in·sured,
adjective
well-in·sured,
adjective
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in·sure
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-ˈʃɜr
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verb,
-sured,
-sur·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to guarantee against loss or harm.
2.
to secure indemnity to or on, in case of loss, damage, or death.
3.
to issue or procure an
insurance
policy on or for.
4.
ensure
(
defs. 1–3
)
.
verb (used without object)
5.
to issue or procure an
insurance
policy.
Origin:
1400–50;
late Middle English;
variant of
ensure
Related forms
o·ver·in·sure,
verb (used with object),
-sured,
-sur·ing.
pre·in·sure,
verb (used with object),
-sured,
-sur·ing.
Synonyms
1.
warrant.
4.
assure.
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insured
(ɪnˈʃʊəd, -ˈʃɔːd)
—
adj
1.
covered by insurance:
an insured risk
—
n
2.
the person, persons, or organization covered by an insurance policy
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
insure
c.1440, variant of ensuren (see
ensure
). Took on its particular sense of "make safe against loss by payment of premiums" 1635 (replacing assure in that meaning).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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