guaranteed

guar·an·tee  (grn-t)

n.

1. Something that assures a particular outcome or condition: Lack of interest is a guarantee of failure.

2.

a. A promise or an assurance, especially one given in writing, that attests to the quality or durability of a product or service.

b. A pledge that something will be performed in a specified manner.

3.

a. A guaranty by which one person assumes responsibility for paying another's debts or fulfilling another's responsibilities.

b. A guaranty for the execution, completion, or existence of something.

4. A guarantor.

tr.v. guar·an·teed, guar·an·tee·ing, guar·an·tees

1. To assume responsibility for the debt, default, or miscarriage of.

2. To assume responsibility for the quality or performance of: guarantee a product.

3. To undertake to do, accomplish, or ensure (something) for another: guaranteed to free the captives; guarantees freedom of speech.

4. To make certain: The rain guarantees a good crop this year.

5. To furnish security for.

6. To express or declare with conviction: I guarantee that you'll like this book.

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[Alteration of Middle English garant, warranty, from Old French; see guaranty.]