Endorsement

Definition

Endorsement refers to the act of publicly or officially expressing support or approval of someone or something. It can also refer to a signature or statement on a document, especially a check, to confirm its validity or transfer ownership.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɔrsmənt/
• Respelling: in-DORSS-muhnt

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɔːsmənt/
• Respelling: in-DORSS-muhnt

The pronunciation of "endorsement" is similar in both American and British English, with a slight difference in the length of the "o" sound.

Etymology

The word "endorsement" originates from the Medieval Latin word "indorsare," meaning "to sign on the back." This term comes from the Latin "in" meaning "on" and "dorsum" meaning "back." The term evolved in English to refer not only to signing documents but also to expressing support or approval.

Derivatives

• Endorse (verb)
• Endorser (noun)
• Endorsed (adjective)
• Re-endorsement (noun)
• Non-endorsement (noun)

Synonyms

• Approval
• Support
• Sanction

Antonyms

• Disapproval
• Opposition
• Condemnation

Usage

The word "endorsement" is commonly used in business, politics, and legal contexts to describe the act of expressing support for a person, product, or policy. It is also used in banking and finance when referring to signing checks or other documents to validate or transfer ownership.

Related Terms

• Recommendation: A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, often given with authority.
• Advocacy: Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
• Ratification: The action of signing or formally consenting to a document, making it officially valid.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• Public or official approval or support: Refers to the act of backing or promoting someone or something, often used in political or marketing contexts.
  • Example: "The candidate received the endorsement of several major newspapers."
• A signature or statement on a document to confirm its validity: Describes the act of signing a document, particularly a check, to validate it or transfer ownership.
  • Example: "He wrote an endorsement on the back of the check before depositing it."