ensure

Bridgezipf 4.70

Pronunciation

/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. 1.Please double-check all figures before submission to ensure the report is accurate.
  2. 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)