Guaranteed: meaning, definitions and examples

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guaranteed

 

[ ɡærənˈtiːd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

assured promise

The term 'guaranteed' refers to something that is promised or assured to happen or be true. It implies a commitment or a warranty that a particular outcome will occur. The term often appears in contexts involving agreements, warranties, and assurances. When something is guaranteed, it is often backed by a certain level of security or reliability, indicating that the provider is confident about the outcome. In various industries, guarantees can enhance consumer trust, particularly in areas like products or services.

Synonyms

assured, promised, secured

Examples of usage

  • The service comes with a money-back guarantee.
  • This product is guaranteed to last for five years.
  • We offer guaranteed delivery by Tuesday.

Translations

Translations of the word "guaranteed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garantido

🇮🇳 गаран्टेड

🇩🇪 garantiert

🇮🇩 dijamin

🇺🇦 гарантований

🇵🇱 gwarantowany

🇯🇵 保証された

🇫🇷 garanti

🇪🇸 garantizado

🇹🇷 garantili

🇰🇷 보장된

🇸🇦 مضمون

🇨🇿 zaručený

🇸🇰 zaručený

🇨🇳 保证的

🇸🇮 garantiran

🇮🇸 garanteraður

🇰🇿 гарантталған

🇬🇪 გაუგებარი

🇦🇿 təminatlı

🇲🇽 garantizado

Etymology

The word "guaranteed" originates from the noun "guaranty," which came from the Old French term "garantie," meaning 'protection, warranty,' and the Latin root "guarantire," meaning 'to promise or to ensure.' The concept of guaranteeing something has been utilized across various contexts, often relating to promises made in legal agreements, commerce, and services. In English, 'guarantee' became common in the late 14th century, originally referring to a person who serves as a security for someone else's debt or obligation. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the assurance of performance or satisfaction related to a product or service. The modern usage emphasizes reliability and personal assurance, establishing a trust between parties.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,160, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.