warranty

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Warranty' is a guarantee given by a seller to a buyer that a product or service will meet certain standards or perform as described. If it fails within a certain time, the seller should repair, replace, or refund it.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the creative industry, a camera manufacturer might offer a warranty, assuring that if the camera has any issues within two years, they’ll fix it. A photographer might say, 'I chose this brand because they offer an extensive warranty, ensuring my equipment’s reliability.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

This server issue is strange and could potentially disrupt our operations. We need it fixed urgently.

Response:

The server is under warranty, so we should reach out to the supplier to address this issue.

Electronics

Scenario:

We've received some feedback about faulty charging ports in our latest smartphones. We should address this as soon as possible.

Response:

Our warranty covers manufacturing defects. Let's ensure affected customers get their phones replaced quickly.