guarantee

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 Related terms 1.6 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Probably from Spanish garante. Compare guaranty, warranty.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˌɡaɹənˈtiː/
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[edit] Noun

guarantee (plural guarantees)

1. Anything that assures a certain outcome.

   Can you give me a guarantee that he will be fit for the match?

2. A written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly.

   The cooker comes with a 5-year guarantee.

3. A person who gives such a guarantee; a guarantor.

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[edit] Verb

to guarantee (third-person singular simple present guarantees, present participle guaranteeing, simple past and past participle guaranteed)

1. To assure that something will get done right.
2. To assume responsibility for a debt.
3. To make something certain.

   The long sunny days guarantee a good crop.

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[edit] Related terms

• guaranty
• guarantor

[edit] See also

• guaren-damn-tee