endorsement | ||
1. | [ noun ] a signature that validates something | |
Synonyms: | indorsement | |
Examples: | "the cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement" |
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Related terms: | signature blank_endorsement endorse | |
2. | [ noun ] formal and explicit approval | |
Synonyms: | sanction imprimatur countenance indorsement warrant | |
Examples: | "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement" |
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Related terms: | approval OK visa nihil_obstat approve certify sanction | |
3. | [ noun ] a speech seconding a motion | |
Synonyms: | indorsement secondment second | |
Examples: | "do I hear a second?" |
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Related terms: | agreement second | |
4. | [ noun ] a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) | |
Synonyms: | indorsement blurb | |
Examples: | "the author got all his friends to write blurbs for his book" |
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Related terms: | promotion back | |
5. | [ noun ] the act of endorsing | |
Synonyms: | indorsement | |
Examples: | "a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements" |
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Related terms: | support auspices back | |
Similar spelling: |
endorser endorsed entourage Enderson |