endorsement

[ 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 Words From

• non·en·dorse·ment noun
• pre·en·dorse·ment noun
• re·en·dorse·ment noun
• re·in·dorse·ment noun
• sub·en·dorse·ment noun
• su·per·en·dorse·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of endorsement¹

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

Example Sentences

NIST has said it will announce its final endorsements for a new encryption standard within the next 18 months.

From Fortune

Once the dehumanizing ones are in, they start to color your thoughts automatically, even without your explicit endorsement.

From Nautilus

This has been an endorsement of the adaptability of human beings and communities and also businesses.

From Digiday

The San Diego Building Industry Association has issued a rare dual endorsement in the race.

From Voice of San Diego

Some food banks expressed concern that the letter looked too much like a political endorsement, which tax-exempt nonprofit organizations aren’t allowed to make.

From ProPublica

Related Words

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