The guarantee



Example: The guarantee covers repairs during the warranty period

Definition


"The guarantee" refers to a formal promise or assurance that certain conditions, such as repairs or quality, will be met, typically within a specified time frame. For example, "The guarantee covers repairs during the warranty period" means the product will be fixed if defective within that time.

Etymology


The word "guarantee" originates from the Old French 'garant' meaning protector or defender, which itself comes from the Frankish '*warand' meaning to warrant or protect. Over time, it evolved to signify a formal promise ensuring certain conditions, often related to product quality or service.

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"The guarantee" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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