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Guarantee

/ˌɡɛr.ənˈtiː/
nounverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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."
As verb
  1. 1

    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

The word 'guarantee' originates from the Old French 'garantie', which itself comes from the verb 'garantir', meaning 'to protect or warrant'. The term has evolved through Middle English and has been used since the late 14th century to denote a promise or assurance.

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