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

However, even if police decline to file charges, district officials remain obligated to conduct a further investigation to determine whether internal discipline is warranted and to protect the safety of alleged and potential victims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Reform UK said concerns raised were "warranted" and the workload was "unsustainable for teachers", while Plaid Cymru said reviewing the "suitability" of qualifications would be one of its "main priorities".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But she left the door open to restarting the investigation "if the facts warranted it."

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Some might find that manipulative, but in the case of “I Swear,” any minor bit of cinematic sap is warranted.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The Rad Lab was not too proud to build these enhancements into its machine, where warranted.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik