testimonial
Americannoun
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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.
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something given or done as an expression of esteem, admiration, or gratitude.
adjective
noun
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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
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( as modifier )
testimonial advertising
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a formal statement of truth or fact
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a tribute given for services or achievements
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a sports match to raise money for a particular player
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Usage
Testimonial is sometimes wrongly used where testimony is meant: his re-election is a testimony (not a testimonial ) to his popularity with his constituents
Etymology
Origin of testimonial
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word testimōniālis. See testimony, -al 1
Example Sentences
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The ASA said "no medical claims could be made for the product, whether or not such claims appeared in customer testimonials."
From BBC
A therapy could have only a 1% success rate, she said, and still yield dozens of positive testimonials once thousands of people have tried it.
From Los Angeles Times
The testimonials disappeared from the website on Monday, after The Times began contacting representatives for those quoted.
From Los Angeles Times
His team also submitted testimonials from family members, and other detainees at the jail where Combs is held.
From BBC
Plenty of other details about Sheen’s life are conveniently left out or glossed over, as if to assume that the actor’s reputational salvation isn’t hiding in his filmography or testimonials from famous friends.
From Salon
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