The scientific journal's endorsement of the new theory lent it considerable credibility among researchers.
科学期刊对该新理论的认可使其在研究人员中获得了相当大的可信度。
A political scientist claims that endorsements from local, rather than national, celebrities are more effective at increasing voter turnout in local elections.
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Which choice best defines “endorsement”?
B — An act of giving approval or support. “endorsement” means an act of giving approval or support.
Which word means “an act of giving approval or support”?
C — endorsement. “endorsement” means an act of giving approval or support.
endorsement — an act of giving approval or support. In Chinese: 支持，认可.
endorsement is pronounced /ɪnˈdɔrsmənt/.
The scientific journal's endorsement of the new theory lent it considerable credibility among researchers. (科学期刊对该新理论的认可使其在研究人员中获得了相当大的可信度。)
approval, support, backing — all close in meaning to endorsement (an act of giving approval or support).
disapproval, opposition — each the opposite of endorsement (an act of giving approval or support).
Yes. endorsement is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.