What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ensuring
Example
I am ensuring that all the necessary documents are in order before submitting the application. [ensuring: verb]
Example
The company is taking measures to ensure customer satisfaction. [ensuring: present participle]
securing
Example
The police are securing the area after the robbery. [securing: present participle]
Example
I need to secure a loan to buy a new car. [secure: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ensuring is more commonly used than securing in everyday language. Ensuring is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while securing is more specific and is often used in security-related contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ensuring and securing?
Ensuring is typically associated with a formal tone, while securing can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
