testimonial

[ tes-tuh-moh-nee-uh l ]

/ ˌtɛs təˈmoʊ ni əl /

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noun

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.

adjective

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

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Origin of testimonial

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word testimōniālis. See testimony, -al¹

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Examples from the Web for testimonial

He was trying to sell the case for military action with the testimonial equivalent of Falstaffian soliloquies.
Syria: What Have We Learned?|Leslie H. Gelb|September 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
So I take it as a kind of testimonial that I finished second as "most disliked," behind Meghan McCain.
Note to Self: Must Try Harder|David Frum|July 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But after 18 months of writing and editing, she has delivered her testimonial to them—and to us.
A French Hero's Tale of Survival|Eric Pape|September 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST
One was from a manufacturer of cold cream, soliciting a testimonial.
The Film of Fear|Arnold Fredericks

A testimonial letter—for which your two thousand dollars is payment, I suppose.
The Clarion|Samuel Hopkins Adams
For myself the testimonial given me by the officers and crew of the 'Fox' has touched me perhaps more than all.
In the Arctic Seas|Francis Leopold McClintock
Your letter declining the testimonial proffered by your native Commonwealth pleased me more than anything you ever did.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 5 (of 20)|Charles Sumner
I heard him say testimonial; but if you know what that means you can go to the head.
The Adventures of a Country Boy at a Country Fair|James Otis

British Dictionary definitions for testimonial

testimonial

/ (ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl) /

noun

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

adjective

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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Word Origin and History for testimonial

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.