testimonial

CEFRB2

/tɛstɪˈməʊni.əl/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A statement praising a person or product.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A (usually written) recommendation of someone's worth or character.

Examples

  • A testimonial is a formal statement testifying to someone's character.

  • The customer wrote a glowing testimonial for the new product.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A tribute given in appreciation of someone's service etc.

  2. A statement, especially one given under oath; testimony

  3. A match played in tribute to a particular player (who sometimes receives a proportion of the gate money).

More examples

In context

  • The satisfied customer wrote a positive testimonial for the company.

  • He gave a moving testimonial at the retirement dinner.

  • The company website features a customer testimonial.

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Origin

noun

From French testimonial, from Late Latin testimonialis (“of or pertaining to testimony”), from Latin testimonium (“testimony”). See testimony.