Warrant

/ˈwɒɹənt/ noun verb

Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.

What it means

  1. (noun) Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
  2. (noun) Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof. “a warrant of authenticity; a warrant for success”
  3. (noun) An order that serves as authorization; especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  4. (noun) An option, usually issued together with another security and with a term at issue greater than a year, to buy other securities of the issuer.
  5. (noun) A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment. “an arrest warrant issued by the court”
  6. (noun) Short for warrant officer.
  7. (noun) A document certifying that a motor vehicle meets certain standards of mechanical soundness and safety; a warrant of fitness.
  8. (noun) A defender, a protector.
  9. (noun) Underclay in a coal mine.
  10. (verb) To protect, keep safe (from danger).
  11. (verb) To give (someone) an assurance or guarantee (of something); also, with a double object: to guarantee (someone something).
  12. (verb) To guarantee (something) to be (of a specified quality, value, etc.).

Letter analysis

  • Warrant contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Warrant mean?

Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.

How many letters are in Warrant?

Warrant has 7 letters.

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