Testimonial Meaning
/tɛstɪˈməʊni.əl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA statement, especially one given under oath; testimony
nounA (usually written) recommendation of someone's worth or character.
Sentence Examples
The customer wrote a glowing testimonial for the new product.
A testimonial is a formal statement testifying to someone's character.
The satisfied customer wrote a positive testimonial for the company.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company asked for a ____ from her previous employer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company used a glowing ____ from a satisfied customer in their new advertisement to attract more business today.
Word Origin & History
From French testimonial, from Late Latin testimonialis (“of or pertaining to testimony”), from Latin testimonium (“testimony”). See testimony.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""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."
— 1914, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company asked for a ____ from her previous employer.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company used a glowing ____ from a satisfied customer in their new advertisement to attract more business today.