> According to my (admittedly beat-up) Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary:
>
> "Insure", 2. To make certain, especially, taking necessary measures and
> precautions.
>
> "Ensure", to make sure,certain, or safe. syn., Ensure, Insure, Assure,
> Secure. shared meaning element: to make an outcome sure.
>
> I hate to see young people being led down the wrong path. :~)).
>
> Dick Allen
Well Dick, I'd bung Websters in the bin if I were you and get yourself a
proper one - the OED comes to mind!
Steve
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