endorsement

Also in·dorse·ment

[en-dawrs-muhnt]

noun

1. approval or sanction.

   The program for supporting the arts won the government's endorsement.

2. the placing of one's signature, instructions, etc., on a document.

3. the signature, instructions, etc., placed on the reverse of a commercial document, for the purpose of assigning the interest therein to another.

4. a clause under which the stated coverage of an insurance policy may be altered.

endorsement

/ ɪnˈdɔːsmənt /

noun

1. the act or an instance of endorsing

2. something that endorses, such as a signature or qualifying comment

3. approval or support

4. a record of a motoring offence on a driving licence

5. insurance a clause in or amendment to an insurance policy allowing for alteration of coverage

Other Word Forms

• nonendorsement noun
• preendorsement noun
• reendorsement noun
• reindorsement noun
• subendorsement noun
• superendorsement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of endorsement¹

First recorded in 1540–50; endorse + -ment; compare Anglo-French endorsement

Example Sentences

Prodigies are accessing better coaching, and they’re able to sign endorsement deals, which adds a financial incentive to improve.

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In general, people should buy the highest “replacement-cost endorsement” — or optional addition to their policy — that they can afford, recommends United Policyholders.

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The Tar Heels reportedly quadrupled their spending on athlete endorsements, too, and added 70 new players.

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Switching schools also meant making a lot more money in endorsement deals.

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Sorority girls are cashing in big on their viral rush videos, much like college athletes who are now earning brand endorsements.

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Related Words

• advocacy 
• affirmation 
• approval 
• backing 
• commercial 
• confirmation 
• favor 
• permission 
• ratification 
• recommendation 
• signature