testimonial (redirected from Advertising Endorsements)

tes·ti·mo·ni·al  (tst-mn-l)

n.

1. A statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim.

2. A written affirmation of another's character or worth; a personal recommendation.

3. Something given in appreciation of a person's service or achievement; a tribute.

adj.

Relating to or constituting a testimony or testimonial: testimonial statements; a testimonial dinner.

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[Middle English, from Old French, of evidence, from Late Latin testimnilis, of evidence, from Latin testimnium, testimony; see testimony.]

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testimonial [ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl]

n

1.

a.  a recommendation of the character, ability, etc., of a person or of the quality of a consumer product or service, esp by a person whose opinion is valued

b.  (as modifier) testimonial advertising

2. a formal statement of truth or fact

3. a tribute given for services or achievements

4. (General Sporting Terms) a sports match to raise money for a particular player

adj

of or relating to a testimony or testimonial

Usage: Testimonial is sometimes wrongly used where testimony is meant: his re-election is a testimony (not a testimonial) to his popularity with his constituents

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	testimonial - something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion" testimony evidence - an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear" good authority - testimony by someone who should know; "I have it on good authority" testament - strong evidence for something; "his easy victory was a testament to his skill"
	2.	testimonial - something given or done as an expression of esteem tribute commendation, approval - a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
	3.	testimonial - something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable good word, recommendation congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" character reference, reference, character - a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability; "requests for character references are all too often answered evasively" puff - exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
Adj.	1.	testimonial - expressing admiration or appreciation; "testimonial dinner"
	2.	testimonial - of or relating to or constituting testimony

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testimonial

noun reference, recommendation, credential, character, tribute, certificate, endorsement, commendation She couldn't expect him to give testimonials to her ability.

Usage: Testimonial is sometimes wrongly used where testimony is meant: his re-election is a testimony (not a testimonial) to his popularity with his constituents.

Translations

testimonial [ˌtestɪˈməʊnɪəl] N

1. (= certificate) → certificado m; (= reference about person) → carta f de recomendación, recomendación f

2. (= gift) → obsequio m

3. (Sport) (also testimonial match) → partido m homenaje

testimonial [ˌtɛstɪˈməʊniəl] n

(British) (= reference) → recommandation f

(= gift) → témoignage m d'estime

(also testimonial match, testimonial game) a player's testimonial → un match en l'honneur d'un joueur

testimonial

n

(= character recommendation) → Referenz f

(= gift) → Geschenk nt → als Zeichen der Anerkennung or Wertschätzung (geh)

(Sport) → Gedenkspiel nt

testimonial [ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl] n

a. (Brit) (reference) → referenze fpl, benservito

b. (gift) → tributo di riconoscimento, testimonianza di stima