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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGuarantee
/ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A formal assurance or promise, especially that certain conditions shall be fulfilled or that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality.
"The television comes with a two-year guarantee."
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Provide a formal assurance or promise, particularly that certain conditions shall be fulfilled.
"We guarantee that all our products are made from recycled materials."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old Northern French word 'garentie', meaning protection or warranty, originating from the Germanic root *wairandjan meaning to warrant or pledge. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, evolving from a legal pledge or surety into a general promise or assurance of quality and performance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Guarantee" is said worldwide
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garantie
Transliteration: /ɡa.ʁɑ̃.ti/
"Cet appareil est vendu avec une garantie de deux ans."
Garantie
Transliteration: /ɡaʁanˈtiː/
"Auf dieses Produkt gibt es zwei Jahre Garantie."
garanzia
Transliteration: /ɡaranˈttsja/
"Il computer è coperto da una garanzia di un anno."
garantía
Transliteration: /ɡaɾanˈti.a/
"El coche viene con cinco años de garantía."
garantia
Transliteration: /ɡa.ɾanˈti.a/
"O produto tem garantia de fábrica."
गारंटी
Transliteration: gāraṁṭī
"इस उत्पाद पर एक साल की गारंटी है।"
保证
Transliteration: bǎozhèng
"我们保证所有商品的质量。"
보증
Transliteration: bojeung
"이 제품은 1년 동안 품질을 보증합니다."
保証
Transliteration: hoshō
"この製品には一年間の保証がついています。"
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