testament
Americannoun
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Law.
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either of the two major portions of the Bible: the Mosaic or old covenant or dispensation, or the Christian or new covenant or dispensation.
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(initial capital letter) the New Testament, as distinct from the Old Testament.
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(initial capital letter) a copy of the New Testament.
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a covenant, especially between God and humans.
noun
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law a will setting out the disposition of personal property (esp in the phrase last will and testament )
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a proof, attestation, or tribute
his success was a testament to his skills
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a covenant instituted between God and man, esp the covenant of Moses or that instituted by Christ
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a copy of either the Old or the New Testament, or of the complete Bible
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noun
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either of the two main parts of the Bible; the Old Testament or the New Testament
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the New Testament as distinct from the Old
Other Word Forms
- testamental adjective
Etymology
Origin of testament
1250–1300; Middle English: will, covenant < Latin testāmentum, equivalent to testā ( rī ) to bear witness ( testate ) + -mentum -ment
Example Sentences
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One of the numbers frequently cited as a testament to Bell Labs’ innovation is the patents the organization amassed—now around 30,000.
He believes the recent buzz around the city has been "testament" to the decision he made to stay, 10 years ago.
From BBC
Not the best team in the country this year, but truly a testament to teamwork and hard work and talent retention.
From Los Angeles Times
Adds Stapf, “It’s a testament to the writers as well but you’re always nervous on a show that’s working when you change one little aspect because it is that alchemy that makes this show work.”
From Los Angeles Times
Super Micro’s ability to deliver such growth is a testament to how scandal-proof the current AI market has proven to be.
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