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   guarantee

   /ˌɡarənˈtiː/

   noun

   • 1. a formal assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled, especially that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality: "we offer a 10-year guarantee against rusting" Similar warrantywarrantcontractcovenantbondassurancepromise
   • ▪ something that ensures a particular outcome: "a degree is no guarantee of a fast-track career" Similar promiseassurancewordword of honourpledgevowoathbondcommitment
   • 2. an undertaking to answer for the payment or performance of another person's debt or obligation in the event of a default by the person primarily responsible for it.
   • ▪ a thing serving as security for a guarantee.
   • ▪ less common term for guarantor

   verb

   • 1. provide a formal assurance, especially that certain conditions will be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction: "the company guarantees to refund your money"
   • ▪ provide a guarantee for: "the cooker is guaranteed for five years"
   • ▪ provide financial security for; underwrite: "a demand that £100,000 be deposited to guarantee their costs" Similar underwritesponsorsupportbackinsureindemnifyvouch forput up collateral forgive earnest money forprovide surety forprovide (financial) security forinformal:be ready to pick up the tab forbankroll
   • 2. promise with certainty: "no one can guarantee a profit on stocks and shares" Similar promiseswearswear to the factpledgevowundertakegive one's wordgive an assurancegive assurancesgive an undertakinggive a pledgeswear an oathtake an oathcross one's heart (and hope to die)archaic:plight

   Word Origin late 17th century (in the sense ‘guarantor’): perhaps from Spanish garante, corresponding to French garant (see warrant), later influenced by French garantie ‘guaranty’.

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   What does guarantee mean?

   • GUARANTEE definition: 1. a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company…. Learn more.

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   What is a guarantee of a product?

   • guarantee of A product as good as that is a guarantee of commercial success (= it is certain to be successful). under guarantee The store said they would replace the television since it was still under guarantee. Your new TV comes with a two year guarantee as standard. Our cars carry a twelve-month guarantee.

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   What is a warranty & how does it work?

   • A guarantee is a written promise by a company to replace or repair a product free of charge if it has any faults within a particular time. Whatever a guarantee says, if something is faulty, you can still claim your rights from the shop. It was still under guarantee. If a company guarantees its product or work, they provide a guarantee for it.

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   What is a guarantee in a mortgage?

   • a guarantee thatThere is no guarantee that the discussions will lead to a deal. a guarantee thatThe CEO gave employees a guarantee that he would keep the factory open at all costs. a guarantee against sthThe mortgage borrower provides the house as a guarantee against the loan.

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   What does it mean if you guarantee someone's debt?

   • If you guarantee someone's debt, you formally promise to accept the responsibility for that debt if the person fails to pay it. [ + (that) ] The $50 deposit guarantees (that) people return the boats after their hour has finished. [ + to infinitive ] Just looking at a picture of the sea is guaranteed to make me feel sick.

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   What does it mean if a person agrees to guarantee a loan?

   • to agree to be legally responsible for something or for doing something, especially for paying back money that somebody else owes if they cannot pay it back themselves guarantee that… I guarantee that he will appear in court. His father agreed to guarantee the bank loan.

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   • English (US)

     a promise that something will be done or will happen,...

   • Traditional

     GUARANTEE translate: 保證;（尤指公司保證對產品保修或包退的）保修單，包換單, 擔保,...

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   • Extended Guarantee

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     GUARANTEE translate: garantire, garantire, garanzia,...

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     GUARANTEED INCOME BOND definition: an investment that will...

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   A guarantee is a written promise that a manufacturer or retailer will repair a product or give you a new one, if the product has a fault. They offer a 30-day money back guarantee on most of their products.

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   a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time: The system costs $99 including shipping and handling and a twelve-month guarantee.

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   verb. guaranteed; guaranteeing; guarantees. transitive verb. 1. : to undertake to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of. guarantee a loan. 2. : to engage for the existence, permanence, or nature of : undertake to do or secure. guarantee the winning of three tricks.

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   noun. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications. synonyms: warrant, warrantee, warranty. see more. types: security surety. a guarantee that an obligation will be met. deposit. a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met. stock warrant.

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   a promise or assurance, especially 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.