testimonial
noun
- written or spoken statement extolling the virtue of a product or person
adjective
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Pronunciation: /tɛstɪˈməʊni.əl/ / /tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/
adj
Etymology: From French testimonial, from Late Latin testimonialis (“of or pertaining to testimony”), from Latin testimonium (“testimony”). See testimony.
- Serving as testimony.
“a testimonial statement”
noun
Etymology: From French testimonial, from Late Latin testimonialis (“of or pertaining to testimony”), from Latin testimonium (“testimony”). See testimony.
- A statement, especially one given under oath; testimony.
“The witness provided a written testimonial to the court.”
- A (usually written) recommendation of someone's worth or character.
“The company website features a customer testimonial.”
“"Then why don't you take him into the parlour?" grumbled the ex-driver. His face was a testimonial of hard work and general sobriety but at the moment one might hazard from his voice and manner that he had been drinking earlier in the day.”
- A tribute given in appreciation of someone's service etc.
“He gave a moving testimonial at the retirement dinner.”
- A match played in tribute to a particular player (who sometimes receives a proportion of the gate money).