ensure
Bridgezipf 4.70Pronunciation
/ɪnˈʃʊə/(in-SHOOR)
Part of speech
verbneutral/formal
Chinese
确保;保证(采取必要措施使某事一定发生)
Definition
To make certain that something happens or is the case; to guarantee.
Word family
- nocommon derivatives beyond "ensuring"
Collocations
- ensure compliance
- ensure quality
- ensure safety
- ensure that
- take steps to ensure
- ensure consistency
- help ensure
Examples
- 1.Please double-check all figures before submission to ensure the report is accurate.
- 2.The new policy is designed to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and consistently.
Synonyms
- guarantee/ˌɡærənˈtiː/— make certain — stronger promise
- make sure /meɪk ʃʊə/ (take steps to be certain — slightly less formal)
- secure/sɪˈkjʊə/— make safe or certain
Etymology
from Old French "enseurer" = to make secure, from Latin "securus" (safe, secure)