freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"
a statement intended to inspire confidence; "the President's assurances were not respected"
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"
a manufactured artifact (as a garment or piece of furniture) that is made in advance and available for purchase; "their apartment was furnished with ready-mades"
made for purchase and immediate use
commercially produced; not homemade; "ready-made clothes"
something that provides an important central source for growth or development; "the taproot of his resentment"; "genius and insanity spring from the same taproot"
(botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services; "Venice was an important center of trade with the East"; "they are accused of conspiring to constrain trade"
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; "even before noon there was a considerable patronage"
exchange or give (something) in exchange for
turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase; "trade in an old car for a new one"
engage in the trade of; "he is merchandising telephone sets"
be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions; "The stock traded around $20 a share"
conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"