endorsements
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/ɪnˈdɔɹsmənts/
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/ɪnˈdɔːsmənts/
(endorsement)
mark on the back → approval
Etymology
'endorsement' originates from Medieval Latin/Old French, specifically the word 'indorsare'/'endosser', where 'in-/en-' meant 'in/on' and Latin 'dorsum' meant 'back'.
'endorsement' changed from Medieval Latin 'indorsare' (to put on the back) into Old French 'endosser' and later entered English as 'endorse' with the noun formed as 'endorsement'.
Initially, it meant 'to write on the back (of a document),' but over time it evolved to include the current meaning of 'public approval or support' as well as the original sense of 'a written endorsement on a document.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
public approval, support, or recommendation of a person, product, or idea—often given by a well-known person or organization.
The candidate gained several high-profile endorsements before the election.
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Noun 2
a written signature or note on a document (especially on the back) indicating transfer, approval, or acceptance—commonly used for checks and legal documents.
Banks require endorsements on the back of checks before processing them.
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Noun 3
an official note or mark showing authorization or a recorded conviction/penalty on a license (chiefly of driving offences in some jurisdictions).
He had multiple endorsements on his driving record and faced higher insurance costs.
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Last updated: 2025/11/01 16:39