Which term is used to describe approving a memorandum in routing?

• A. Signature
• B. Notation
• C. Draft
• D. Endorsement

Answer: (D)

Endorsement is the term for approving a memorandum in routing. It signals formal approval by an authorized person, authorizing the document to proceed to the next step. In practice, the approving official places an endorsement on the routing path, often with date and signature, to show consent and authorization. This is distinct from simply signing (which can be just acknowledging or authenticating), notation (a comment or note), or draft (the preliminary version not yet approved).