testimonial
[tes-tuh-moh-nee-uh l]
- a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing; a letter or written statement of recommendation.
- something given or done as an expression of esteem, admiration, or gratitude.
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- pertaining to or serving as a testimonial: a testimonial dinner for the retiring dean.
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Origin of testimonial
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Examples from the Web for testimonial
Contemporary Examples
He was trying to sell the case for military action with the testimonial equivalent of Falstaffian soliloquies.
So I take it as a kind of testimonial that I finished second as "most disliked," behind Meghan McCain.
But after 18 months of writing and editing, she has delivered her testimonial to them—and to us.
Historical Examples
What a testimonial is this record in favor of republican Boston and Massachusetts!
One was from a manufacturer of cold cream, soliciting a testimonial.
The Film of FearArnold Fredericks
Indeed I cannot be quiet nor safe without such a testimonial.
I will write to him for a testimonial, at least to my probity and character.
That's the result of all our Study in Scarlet: to get them a testimonial!
A Study In ScarletArthur Conan Doyle
testimonial
- 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
- (as modifier)testimonial advertising
- a formal statement of truth or fact
- a tribute given for services or achievements
- a sports match to raise money for a particular player
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- of or relating to a testimony or testimonial
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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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Word Origin and History for testimonial
adj.
early 15c., "of or pertaining to testimony," in letters testimonial from Middle French lettres testimoniaulx, from Latin litteræ testimoniales, from testimonium (see testimony). The noun meaning "writing testifying to one's qualification or character" is recorded from 1570s; that of "gift presented as an expression of appreciation" is from 1838.
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