Word
warranty
Phoneticswar·ran·ty, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɔɹənti/
UK/wˈɒɹənti/
Definitions
01product guarantee
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a written promise from a company to fix or replace something you bought if it breaks or has a problem.
n. a written guarantee issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair or replace it if necessary within a specified period.
“The television is still under warranty, so the shop will fix the screen for free.”
“The manufacturer's warranty covers all mechanical defects for the first three years, though it specifically excludes damage resulting from accidental drops or water exposure.”
Usage
often used with the prepositions 'under' or 'on'.
Synonyms
02legal promise
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a formal promise in a contract that something is true or will be done.
n. a contractual promise or stipulation that certain facts are as they are represented to be, the breach of which may give rise to a claim for damages.
“The seller provided a warranty that the property was free of any hidden debts.”
“The merger agreement included a comprehensive set of warranties regarding the company's intellectual property rights and outstanding tax liabilities.”
Usage
frequently appears in the phrase 'representations and warranties'.
03insurance condition
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a promise made by a person getting insurance that the information they give is 100% true.
n. a condition in an insurance policy that must be strictly complied with by the insured, otherwise the insurer may be entitled to void the contract.
“If you break a warranty in your insurance policy, the company might not pay your claim.”
“The policy contained a strict warranty that the vessel would not enter certain high-risk waters during the winter months.”
Synonyms
04to guarantee
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to give a formal promise that something is of good quality or that you will fix it.
v. to provide a formal assurance or guarantee for a product or a statement of fact.
“The company warranties all of its hand-made tools for life.”
“The contractor refused to warranty the work unless the client agreed to use the specific high-grade materials recommended in the original bid.”
Real-World Examples
“As they had a two-year warranty from the developer, it meant they fixed the issues.” “The two-year warranty is welcome, too, and Lelit is also confident enough to warranty it for a full year of commercial (ab)use.” “If you want a simple, stylish brewer with a long warranty, consider the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT.” Etymology
From Middle English warantye, warantie, from Anglo-Norman warrantie, an Old Northern French variant of Old French guarantie (Modern French garantie). Doublet of guarantee and guaranty. More at warrant.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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