en·dorse·ment
in-ˈdȯr-smənt
en-
variants
or less commonly indorsement
1
: the act or process of endorsing
2
a
: something that is written in the process of endorsing
b
: a provision added to an insurance contract altering its scope or application
4
: money earned from a product recommendation
made millions in salary and endorsements
indorse, indorsement
2 of 2
in·dorse
in-ˈdȯrs
less common spellings of endorse, endorsement
1
a
: to write on the back of
especially
: to sign one's name as payee on the back of (a check) in order to obtain the cash or credit represented on the face
b
: to inscribe (one's signature) on a check, bill, or note
c
: to inscribe (something, such as an official document) with a title or memorandum
d
: to make over to another (the value represented in a check, bill, or note) by inscribing one's name on the document
e
: to acknowledge receipt of (a sum specified) by one's signature on a document
2
a
: to approve openly
endorse an idea
especially
: to express support or approval of publicly and definitely
endorse a mayoral candidate
b
: to recommend (something, such as a product or service) usually for financial compensation
shoes endorsed by a pro basketball player
3
medical
: to report or note the presence of (a symptom)
He endorsed nausea without emesis and denied any associated shortness of breath.—Dana Johnson et al.
Note: Due to the possibility for misinterpretation, this use of endorse is considered inappropriate by some health care professionals, with report, state, or complain of preferred when describing a patient's acknowledgement of symptoms.
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endorsement. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.
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