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Definition of endorsement

endorsement

/ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/
en · dorse · ment
Plural:endorsements
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Adjective:endorsable
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endorsement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An act of giving one's public approval, recommendation, or support to someone or something, such as a political candidate or commercial product.

Example

"The candidate received a crucial endorsement from the teachers' union ahead of the primary election."

2

A signature or written instruction on the back of a check or other negotiable financial instrument authorizing the transfer of funds.

Example

"The bank teller returned the check because it was missing the payee's endorsement on the reverse side."

3

An amendment, rider, or supplementary provision added to an insurance policy or official license that modifies its scope or terms.

Example

"She added a commercial driving endorsement to her state license before starting the delivery job."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 16th century: from the verb endorse + -ment, ultimately from Medieval Latin indorsare ('to write on the back'), derived from Latin in- ('upon') and dorsum ('back'), referring to the practice of signing the back of a legal or financial document.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endorsement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endorsement
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