noun
Anything that assures a certain outcome.
A legal assurance of something, e.g. a security for the fulfillment of an obligation.
(specifically) A written declaration that a certain product will be fit for a purpose and work correctly; a warranty.
The person to whom a guarantee is made.
(colloquial) A person who gives such a guarantee; a guarantor.
verb
To give an assurance that something will be done right.
To assume or take responsibility for a debt or other obligation.
To make something certain.