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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

underwriting

/ˌʌndərˈraɪtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does underwriting mean?

noun

The act of providing financial support or guaranteeing the payment of a loan or policy. In insurance, the process of evaluating and assuming the risk of an insurance policy.

Example

"The bank's underwriting department carefully reviewed the loan application before approving the funding."

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