Ensuring Meaning in English

word · lemma: ensure

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Definition

Making certain that something will happen or be true; taking action to guarantee a result.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and commonly used in business, legal, and technical contexts. Often followed by "that" clauses ("ensuring that everyone is safe"). Do not confuse with "insure" (for insurance) or "assure" (to comfort or promise).

• Spanish: asegurar
• Portuguese (BR): garantir
• Portuguese (PT): garantir
• Chinese (Simplified): 确保
• Chinese (Traditional): 確保
• Hindi: सुनिश्चित करना
• Arabic: ضمان
• Bengali: নিশ্চিত করা - নিশ্চিত করছে
• Russian: обеспечение - гарантирование
• Japanese: 確実にする - 保証する
• Vietnamese: đảm bảo - chắc chắn
• Korean: 보장하다 - 확실히 하다
• Turkish: sağlamak - temin etmek
• Urdu: یقینی بنانا
• Indonesian: memastikan - menjamin

Example Sentences

We are ensuring the doors are locked at night.

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She is ensuring all the documents are ready.

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The teacher is ensuring that students understand the lesson.

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Thanks for ensuring everything went smoothly at the event.

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He’s always ensuring his team feels supported.

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A good leader focuses on ensuring clear communication.

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