warranted
Americanadjective
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justified or well-founded.
There is thus no cause for uncertainty here, and no warranted basis for any speculation.
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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.
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Every significant business decision made by a warranted contracting officer must be reviewed by an independent board.
verb
Other Word Forms
- nonwarranted adjective
- quasi-warranted adjective
- unwarranted adjective
- unwarrantedly adverb
- well-warranted adjective
Etymology
Origin of warranted
Example Sentences
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Lee has sought to mend ties by stamping out such provocations, and has even suggested a rare apology may be warranted.
From Barron's
Barnett’s George is a more sympathetic version of the character than is perhaps strictly warranted.
From Los Angeles Times
But Roberts didn’t state whether refunds are warranted or, if so, how they should be calculated and distributed.
From Los Angeles Times
Broad global tariffs, if warranted, should have the express backing of Congress.
From MarketWatch
Altadena’s status as an unincorporated town can make it more challenging to focus blame across a more dispersed county government, but the group said it also wanted to make sure any political ramifications were warranted.
From Los Angeles Times
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