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testimonial

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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.

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

testimonial
Noun
1. a recommendation of the character or worth of a person or thing
2. a tribute given for services or achievements
Adjective
of a testimony or testimonial: a testimonial match
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.testimonialtestimonial - something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion"
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.testimonialtestimonial - something given or done as an expression of esteem
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
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

testimonial
noun reference, recommendation, credential, character, tribute, certificate, endorsement, commendation
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 [tɛstɪˈməunɪəl] n [of character] → (carta de) recomendación f
testimonial [tɛstɪˈməunɪəl] n (Brit) (= reference); recommandation f (= gift); témoignage m d'estime
testimonial [tɛstɪˈməunɪəl] n (Brit) (reference) → Referenz f;
(Sport) (also: testimonial match) → Benefizspiel, dessen Erlös einem verdienten Spieler zugutekommt
testimonial [tɛstɪˈməunɪəl] n (BRIT) (= reference); benservito (= gift); testimonianza di stima


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Mr Clennam had two things to do before he followed; one, to offer his testimonial to the Father of the Marshalsea, without giving pain to his child; the other to say something to that child, though it were but a word, in explanation of his having come there.
I shall be able to give him a testimonial with a perfectly clear conscience.
It is expected that a testimonial of some sort will be presented to the two officers as a fitting recognition of their services.
 
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