endorsement
1. [ noun ] a signature that validates something
Synonyms: indorsement
Examples:

"the cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement"

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"

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?"

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"

Related terms: promotion back
5. [ noun ] the act of endorsing
Synonyms: indorsement
Examples:

"a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements"

Related terms: support auspices back
Similar spelling:   endorser
  endorsed
  entourage
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