guarantee

The definition of a guarantee is a promise that something will happen.

(noun)

An example of guarantee is a document stating that a new barbecue grill will be repaired free of charge for the first two years after purchase.

Guarantee is defined as to state with confidence that something will happen.

(verb)

An example of guarantee is for a store to sign a document stating that they will repair a new computer free of charge for three years after purchase.

See guarantee in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

guaranty ( & )
a pledge or assurance; specif.,
1. a pledge that something is as represented and will be replaced if it does not meet specifications
2. a positive assurance that something will be done in the manner specified
a guarantor
a person who receives a guaranty
a sign or portent: the clouds were a guarantee of rain

Origin: altered < guaranty, after words ending in -ee

See guarantee in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Something that assures a particular outcome or condition: Lack of interest is a guarantee of failure.
a. A promise or an assurance, especially one given in writing, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service.
b. A pledge that something will be performed in a specified manner.
a. A guaranty by which one person assumes responsibility for paying another's debts or fulfilling another's responsibilities.
b. A guaranty for the execution, completion, or existence of something.
A guarantor.

transitive verb guar·an·teed, guar·an·tee·ing, guar·an·tees

To assume responsibility for the debt, default, or miscarriage of.
To assume responsibility for the quality or performance of: guarantee a product.
To undertake to do, accomplish, or ensure (something) for another: guaranteed to free the captives; guarantees freedom of speech.
To make certain: The rain guarantees a good crop this year.
To furnish security for.
To express or declare with conviction: I guarantee that you'll like this book.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of Middle English garant, warranty

Origin: , from Old French; see guaranty

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