# endorsement

/ɛnˈdɔɹsmənt/ (US) · /ɛndˈɔːsmənt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/endorsement
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. public support

noun · CEFR B2

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

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

- The candidate was delighted to receive an official endorsement from the local newspaper.
- The prime minister's endorsement of the new environmental policy provided the necessary political momentum to pass the bill through parliament.

### 2. commercial sponsorship

noun · CEFR B2

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

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

- The athlete signed a multi-million dollar endorsement deal with a famous shoe company.
- The marketing agency argued that a celebrity endorsement would significantly increase the brand's appeal among younger consumers.

### 3. document amendment

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal · Technical

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

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

- You need to check if your insurance policy has an endorsement for flood damage.
- The insurer added a specific endorsement to the policy to cover the transport of hazardous materials across international borders.

### 4. professional qualification

noun · CEFR C1 · Technical

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

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

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

## Examples

- The famous athlete signed a million-dollar endorsement deal with the shoe company.
- The candidate's campaign gained significant momentum after receiving an official endorsement from the city's largest labor union.
- To operate heavy machinery on the construction site, the technician required a specific endorsement on their commercial driver's license to verify their specialized training.

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