Guarantee: meaning, definitions and examples
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guarantee
[ ˌɡær.ənˈtiː ]
financial security
A guarantee is a promise or assurance, especially in the context of financial security, that something will happen or that a product will meet certain standards. It provides confidence to the person receiving the guarantee.
Synonyms
assurance, pledge, promise, warranty
Examples of usage
- The company offers a money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the product.
- The warranty on the appliance serves as a guarantee of its quality.
- His reputation was a guarantee of success in the business.
- She demanded a guarantee that the work would be completed on time.
to promise
To guarantee means to promise or give an assurance that something will happen or that a product will meet certain standards. It is a way of ensuring confidence in the outcome.
Synonyms
assure, pledge, promise, warranty
Examples of usage
- The manufacturer guarantees that the product will work for at least a year.
- We guarantee satisfaction with our services.
- He guaranteed to deliver the package by noon.
Translations
Translations of the word "guarantee" in other languages:
🇵🇹 garantia
🇮🇳 गारंटी (गारण्टी)
🇩🇪 Garantie
🇮🇩 jaminan
🇺🇦 гарантія
🇵🇱 gwarancja
🇯🇵 保証 (ほしょう)
🇫🇷 garantie
🇪🇸 garantía
🇹🇷 garanti
🇰🇷 보증 (bojeung)
🇸🇦 ضمان (ḍamān)
🇨🇿 záruka
🇸🇰 záruka
🇨🇳 保证 (bǎozhèng)
🇸🇮 garancija
🇮🇸 ábyrgð
🇰🇿 кепілдік
🇬🇪 გარანტია (garantia)
🇦🇿 zəmanət
🇲🇽 garantía
Word origin
The word 'guarantee' originated from the Old French word 'garantie' and the Italian word 'garanzia', both of which mean 'a pledge'. It has been used in the English language since the late 17th century. The concept of guaranteeing something has been an integral part of human interactions, especially in the context of trade and commerce, to ensure trust and security in transactions.
See also: guarantor, unguaranteed.