warranted

American  

[wawr-uhn-tid, wor-] / ˈwɔr ən tɪd, ˈwɒr- /

adjective

1. justified or well-founded.

   There is thus no cause for uncertainty here, and no warranted basis for any speculation.

2. backed or covered by a warranty or guarantee.

   If you don't distance the turbines from each other, the turbulence from their wakes may reduce their warranted life.

3. authorized.

   Every significant business decision made by a warranted contracting officer must be reviewed by an independent board.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of warrant.

Other Word Forms

• nonwarranted
  adjective
• quasi-warranted
  adjective
• unwarranted
  adjective
• unwarrantedly
  adverb
• well-warranted
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of warranted

warrant ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Multi-day battery life could be the deciding factor as to whether a Pro model will actually compete Warranted or not, people have been griping about the Apple Watch’s battery since 2015.

From The Verge • Jul. 25, 2022

Warranted or not, battery life is still a big reason why some people opt for Fitbit, Garmin, and Polar devices.

From The Verge • Jun. 8, 2022

"Warranted or not, classic conspiracism is conspiracy with a theory," you write.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2019

Warranted or not, City Hall is keen to recast Les Halles' reputation — and draw back locals.

From Time • Oct. 19, 2010

Lot Fifty-two, A Royal Robe of Flannel, nearly white, Warranted equal to Cashmere—upon the stage at night— With handsome ermine collar thrown elegantly back; The tails of twisted worsted—pale yellow, tipped with black.

From The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe by Parton, James