# warranty

/ˈwɔɹənti/ (US) · /wˈɒɹənti/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/warranty
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. product guarantee

noun · CEFR B2

a written promise from a company to fix or replace something you bought if it breaks or has a problem.

For teachers: 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'.

### 2. legal promise

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal · Technical

a formal promise in a contract that something is true or will be done.

For teachers: 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'.

### 3. insurance condition

noun · CEFR C2 · Formal · Technical

a promise made by a person getting insurance that the information they give is 100% true.

For teachers: 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.

### 4. to guarantee

verb · CEFR C1 · Formal

to give a formal promise that something is of good quality or that you will fix it.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The new refrigerator comes with a five-year warranty.
- I had to pay for the repairs myself because the manufacturer's warranty expired last month.
- While the basic warranty covers mechanical failure, the extended protection plan offers additional coverage against accidental damage and theft for a premium fee.

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