warranty
WO-ruhn-tee
Warranty (noun) means a written guarantee, usually provided with a purchase, promising repair or replacement if the product turns out to be faulty within a set period. Example: “The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.”
noun
1
A written guarantee, usually provided with a purchase, promising repair or replacement if the product turns out to be faulty within a set period.
"The laptop comes with a two-year warranty."
"She sent the broken toaster back under warranty."
"The washing machine broke after a year, but the warranty covered a free repair."
2
A formal assurance or guarantee that certain facts are true, especially in a legal or insurance contract.
"The contract included a warranty that the property had no outstanding debts against it."
"The seller gave a warranty that the business accounts were accurate and complete."
"Under the warranty in the policy, the owner confirmed the building had no known damage."
How to use warranty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA guarantee, usually on a purchased item, that it'll be fixed or replaced if something goes wrong within a certain time.
Common mistake
"Warranty" is the noun for the guarantee document itself; "warrant" the verb means to justify something. They're related but not interchangeable.
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Common pairings
under warranty
extended warranty
warranty period
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Word forms
- Plural
- warranties
- Third person singular
- warranties
- Past tense
- warrantied
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman warantie, a variant of Old French guarantie — a close relative of both "warrant" and "guarantee."
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Rhymes for warranty
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What does “warranty” mean?
The word “warranty” means a written guarantee, usually provided with a purchase, promising repair or replacement if the product turns out to be faulty within a set period. In plain terms, a guarantee, usually on a purchased item, that it'll be fixed or replaced if something goes wrong within a certain time.
How do you pronounce “warranty”?
“Warranty” is pronounced WO-ruhn-tee (/ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “warranty” in a sentence?
Here is “warranty” used in a sentence: “The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.”
What part of speech is “warranty”?
“Warranty” is a noun.
Where does the word “warranty” come from?
The word “warranty” comes from Old French. From Anglo-Norman warantie, a variant of Old French guarantie — a close relative of both "warrant" and "guarantee.".
Is “warranty” a common word?
“Warranty” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “warranty” have?
“Warranty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a written guarantee, usually provided with a purchase, promising repair or replacement if the product turns out to be faulty within a set period.
What is the difference between a warranty and a guarantee?
A warranty is typically a formal, often legally binding written promise, usually provided with a purchase, to repair or replace a faulty product within a set period. A guarantee is a broader, sometimes less formal assurance, which may or may not be written into a contract, that a product or service will meet certain standards.
What does a warranty typically cover?
A warranty typically covers repair or replacement of a product if it turns out to be faulty within a set period after purchase, though exact coverage varies by manufacturer and product. It usually does not cover damage caused by misuse or normal wear and tear.
What is an extended warranty?
An extended warranty is additional coverage purchased separately to extend the repair or replacement protection beyond the original warranty period. It is commonly offered on electronics and appliances at the time of purchase.
What is the difference between a warranty and insurance?
A warranty is a guarantee tied to a specific product, promising repair or replacement if it is faulty, while insurance is a broader contract that provides financial protection against a wider range of risks, such as accidental damage or loss. Warranties are usually included with a purchase or bought separately, whereas insurance is a distinct ongoing policy.
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