1. Publicly Supported or Approved: This is the most common meaning. It implies that someone or something is publicly supporting or approving of another person, organization, or product.
Examples:
* "The candidate was endorsed by the mayor." (The mayor publicly supported the candidate.)
* "This product is endorsed by the American Dental Association." (The ADA approves of this product.)
2. Written on the back of a document: This is a more formal meaning, often used in legal or financial contexts. It refers to the act of signing your name on the back of a document, typically a check or a document of ownership.
Examples:
* "Please endorse the check to your bank account." (Sign your name on the back of the check.)
* "The deed was endorsed to the new owner." (The ownership of the property was transferred to the new owner.)
3. Marking a specific item: In some cases, "endorsed" can mean that something is specifically chosen or selected, like a specific brand or item.
Examples:
* "This is the endorsed brand of coffee for the office." (This specific coffee brand was chosen by the office.)
* "The endorsed solution for this problem was to use a different software program." (This specific software program was chosen as the best solution for the problem.)
It's important to consider the context to understand which meaning of "endorsed" is being used.