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endorsement

n.
US //ɛnˈdɔɹsmənt// UK //ɛndˈɔːsmənt// en·dorse·ment
  1. 1 public support (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a public statement that shows you support or approve of someone or something.

    a formal or public expression of approval or support for a person, policy, or cause.

    Example

    The candidate was delighted to receive an official endorsement from the local newspaper.

    Example

    The prime minister's endorsement of the new environmental policy provided the necessary political momentum to pass the bill through parliament.
  2. 2 commercial sponsorship (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    when a famous person says they like a product in an advertisement.

    a promotional statement by a celebrity or public figure recommending a specific product or brand, often for payment.

    Example

    The athlete signed a multi-million dollar endorsement deal with a famous shoe company.

    Example

    The marketing agency argued that a celebrity endorsement would significantly increase the brand's appeal among younger consumers.
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  1. 3 document amendment (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal Technical Law

    a formal change or note added to a legal document, like an insurance policy or a driving licence.

    a formal amendment or annotation added to an official document, such as an insurance contract or a professional licence.

    Example

    You need to check if your insurance policy has an endorsement for flood damage.

    Example

    The insurer added a specific endorsement to the policy to cover the transport of hazardous materials across international borders.
  2. 4 professional qualification (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Aviation

    permission to do a specific task within a job you are already licensed for.

    an official notation on a professional licence indicating that the holder is qualified to perform a specific skill or operate specific equipment.

    Example

    After ten hours of night flying, the pilot finally earned his night-flight endorsement.

    Example

    The teacher sought an additional endorsement in special education to expand her employment opportunities within the school district.

    Usage

    Often used in aviation and education contexts.
Origin

From endorse + -ment.

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