Definition

1. Noun:
   • A written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications: A formal, often written, promise from a seller or manufacturer to a buyer, guaranteeing that a product is free from defects or that a service will be performed as described for a specified period.

Usage

• A warranty is a formal commitment. It is typically provided in writing and outlines the terms under which a product will be repaired, replaced, or a service will be corrected if it fails to meet the stated specifications.
• It is commonly associated with consumer goods like electronics, appliances, and vehicles.
• The word is often used with verbs like "have," "offer," "provide," "come with," "void," and "honor."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The laptop comes with a one-year warranty.
  • The manufacturer's warranty covers all parts and labor for three years.
  • They refused to repair my phone because the warranty had expired.
  • Always check the terms of the warranty before you buy.

Advanced Usage

• "Under warranty": Still covered by the warranty period.
  • My television is still under warranty, so I can get it fixed for free.
• "Express warranty": A specific, clearly stated guarantee about a product's features or performance, often written.
  • The advertisement's claim about battery life constituted an express warranty.
• "Implied warranty": An unwritten guarantee imposed by law that a product is fit for its ordinary purpose.
  • Even without a written document, an implied warranty of merchantability applies to most sales.

Variants and Related Words

• Warrant (verb/noun): As a verb, to justify or guarantee. As a noun, an official authorization or a document serving as a guarantee.
  • The evidence did not warrant such a severe punishment. (verb)
  • The police officer had a warrant for his arrest. (noun)
• Guarantee (noun/verb): A more general term for a formal promise or assurance, often used interchangeably with "warranty" in informal contexts.
  • The product is backed by a money-back guarantee.

Synonyms

• Guarantee: A formal pledge or assurance.
• Assurance: A positive declaration intended to give confidence.
• Covenant: A formal and binding agreement or promise.

Related Phrases

• Warranty deed (Legal term): A document in real estate that guarantees the seller holds clear title to the property.
  • We received a warranty deed when we purchased the house.
• Warranty claim: A formal request by a customer to have a warranty honored.
  • Filing a warranty claim was a straightforward process online.

Idioms

• "Sold with a warranty": Implies the item is sold with a formal guarantee of quality.
  • Unlike used cars from a private seller, this one is sold with a warranty from the dealership.

Noun

1. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications