Endorsement: meaning, definitions and examples
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endorsement
[ ɪnˈdɔːsmənt ]
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.
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
- endosso
- apoio
🇮🇳 समर्थन
🇩🇪 Befürwortung
- Unterstützung
- Billigung
🇮🇩 dukungan
🇺🇦 схвалення
- підтримка
- підтвердження
🇵🇱 poparcie
🇯🇵 支持 (しじ)
🇫🇷 approbation
- soutien
- aval
🇪🇸 aprobación
- respaldo
- apoyo
🇹🇷 onay
🇰🇷 지지
🇸🇦 تصديق
- تأييد
- دعم
🇨🇿 schválení
🇸🇰 schválenie
🇨🇳 认可 (rènkě)
🇸🇮 odobritev
🇮🇸 samþykki
🇰🇿 мақұлдау
🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერა
🇦🇿 təsdiq
🇲🇽 aprobación
- respaldo
- apoyo
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.