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Friday, March 9, 2012

177. Ensure


From, “After Ratings Drop, Ford Reworks Touch Screens,” by Nick Bunkley, 3/5/12, The New York Times:

Another change moves the switch for controlling the heated seats onto the home screen. Previously, a driver had to press the screen several times to reach the correct menu option.
To ensure both the software and the upgrade process work as expected, Ford had 1,700 employees and dealers try it out for three months to collect feedback.

Ensure: To make sure or certain; insure
Do not confuse with Assure: to inform positively, as to remove doubt:
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