tes·ti·mo·ni·al

(tĕs′tə-mō′nē-əl)

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 testimōniālis, of evidence, from Latin testimōnium, testimony; see testimony.]

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testimonial

(ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl)

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

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tes•ti•mo•ni•al

(ˌtɛs təˈmoʊ ni əl)

n.

1. a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing.

2. something given or done as an expression of esteem, admiration, or gratitude.

adj.

3. pertaining to or serving as a testimonial: a testimonial dinner for the retiring dean.

[1375–1425; < Late Latin testimōniālis. See testimony, -al¹]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

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

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.

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testimonial

noun

1. That which confirms:

attestation, authentication, confirmation, corroboration, demonstration, evidence, proof, substantiation, testament, testimony, validation, verification, warrant.

2. A statement attesting to personal qualifications, character, and dependability:

character, recommendation, reference.

3. A formal token of appreciation and admiration for a person's high achievements:

salute, salvo, tribute.

Translations

شَهادَة حُسْن سُلوك

atestposudek

anbefaling

Zeugnis

recommandationtémoignage publicitaire

vitnisburîur, meîmæli

benservito referenza testimoniale

skussmål

характеристика

bonservisreferanstavsiye mektubu

证明书

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

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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

(= character recommendation) → Referenz f

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

(Sport) → Gedenkspiel nt

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testimonial

[ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl] n

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

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

testimony

(ˈtestiməni) – plural ˈtestimonies – noun

the statement(s) made by a person or people who testify in a law-court; evidence. The jury listened to his testimony.

testiˈmonial (-ˈmouniəl) noun

a (written) statement saying what one knows about a person's character, abilities etc. When applying for a job, one usually needs a testimonial from one's last employer.