Endorsement: meaning, definitions and examples

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endorsement

 

[ ɪnˈdɔːsmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

An endorsement is a public declaration of support or approval for someone or something, often by a celebrity or public figure. It is a form of advertising where a well-known person promotes a product or service.

Synonyms

approval, recommendation, support

Examples of usage

  • The company received a huge endorsement from the famous actor, boosting their sales significantly.
  • The political candidate sought endorsements from influential leaders to gain more credibility.
Context #2 | Noun

in legal terms

In legal terms, an endorsement refers to a signature or stamp on a document to authorize or validate it.

Synonyms

authorization, confirmation, validation

Examples of usage

  • The endorsement on the contract made it legally binding.
  • The endorsement of the check was required for it to be cashed.

Translations

Translations of the word "endorsement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aprovação

🇮🇳 समर्थन

🇩🇪 Befürwortung

🇮🇩 dukungan

🇺🇦 схвалення

🇵🇱 poparcie

🇯🇵 支持 (しじ)

🇫🇷 approbation

🇪🇸 aprobación

🇹🇷 onay

🇰🇷 지지

🇸🇦 تصديق

🇨🇿 schválení

🇸🇰 schválenie

🇨🇳 认可 (rènkě)

🇸🇮 odobritev

🇮🇸 samþykki

🇰🇿 мақұлдау

🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერა

🇦🇿 təsdiq

🇲🇽 aprobación

Etymology

The word 'endorsement' originated from the Latin word 'indorsare', which means 'to write on the back'. It was initially used in the context of signing the back of a document. Over time, the meaning evolved to include public declarations of support or approval. The concept of endorsements has become prevalent in various fields, including business, politics, and advertising.

See also: endorse, endorsed, endorser, endorsing, unendorsed.

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