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

"We have seen some quotes where the underwriter has actually warranted that the vessel goes through at... full throttle," said Smith.

From Barron's

Foden was unable to continue after the incident, which left England defender Harry Maguire bewildered how it had not warranted a red card.

From BBC

A number of those officials said additional easing might not be warranted until there is clear indication that disinflation is firmly back on track.

From Barron's

Those hires and the renewed confidence of Elliott suggest some longer-term optimism may be warranted.

From Barron's

The jury also determined that additional punitive damages, which are meant to punish the companies, were warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal