testimony

CEFRB2

/ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A formal statement given as evidence.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An account of first-hand experience.

Examples

  • The witnesses were able to refute the false testimony of the suspect.

  • This increase in exports bears testimony to the successes of industry.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈtɛstɪməni/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. In a church service (or religious service), a personal account, such as one's conversion, testimony of faith, or life testimony.

  2. Statements made by a witness in court.

  3. Witness; evidence; proof of some fact.

More examples

In context

  • Then John gave this testimony.

  • This new win is testimony to the tactical skill of their coach.

  • [Thou] for the testimony of truth, hast borne / Universal reproach.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

PIE word *tréyes Inherited from Middle English testimonie, from Old French testimonie, from Latin testimōnium (“testimony”).