Definition, synonyms and related words
present participle and gerund of ensure
"By double-checking every safety protocol, we are ensuring that no accidents occur during the shift."
In plain English: Ensuring means making sure something definitely happens or is true.
"She double-checked the locks to ensure everyone's safety before leaving the house."
Usage: Use ensuring when you want to describe the act of making something certain or secure, such as ensuring safety or ensuring a deadline is met. It functions as a verb form that emphasizes the active process of guaranteeing an outcome.
Derived from Old French en seurir, this term combines the prefix en- (into) with seur (sure), originally meaning to make certain or secure. It entered English in the 16th century to describe the act of guaranteeing a specific outcome.