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guaranteed - 2 dictionary results

guar⋅an⋅tee

[gar-uhn-tee] noun, verb, -teed, -tee⋅ing.
–noun
1. a promise or assurance, esp. one in writing, that something is of specified quality, content, benefit, etc., or that it will perform satisfactorily for a given length of time: a money-back guarantee.
2. guaranty (defs. 1, 2).
3. something that assures a particular outcome or condition: Wealth is no guarantee of happiness.
4. a person who gives a guarantee or guaranty; guarantor.
5. a person to whom a guarantee is made.
–verb (used with object)
6. to secure, as by giving or taking security.
7. to make oneself answerable for (something) on behalf of someone else who is primarily responsible: to guarantee the fulfillment of a contract.
8. to undertake to ensure for another, as rights or possessions.
9. to serve as a warrant or guaranty for.
10. to engage to protect or indemnify: to guarantee a person against loss.
11. to engage (to do something).
12. to promise (usually fol. by a clause as object): I guarantee that I'll be there.

Origin:
1670–80; alter. of guaranty
guar·an·tee   (gār'ən-tē')   
n.  
  1. Something that assures a particular outcome or condition: Lack of interest is a guarantee of failure.
    1. A promise or an assurance, especially one given in writing, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service.
    2. A pledge that something will be performed in a specified manner.
    3. A guaranty by which one person assumes responsibility for paying another's debts or fulfilling another's responsibilities.
    4. A guaranty for the execution, completion, or existence of something.
    1. A guaranty by which one person assumes responsibility for paying another's debts or fulfilling another's responsibilities.
    2. A guaranty for the execution, completion, or existence of something.
  2. A guarantor.
tr.v.   guar·an·teed, guar·an·tee·ing, guar·an·tees
  1. To assume responsibility for the debt, default, or miscarriage of.
  2. To assume responsibility for the quality or performance of: guarantee a product.
  3. To undertake to do, accomplish, or ensure (something) for another: guaranteed to free the captives; guarantees freedom of speech.
  4. To make certain: The rain guarantees a good crop this year.
  5. To furnish security for.
  6. To express or declare with conviction: I guarantee that you'll like this book.

[Alteration of Middle English garant, warranty, from Old French; see guaranty.]
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