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

Word origin

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.