noun
C2
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testimonial
tehs-tih-MOH-nee-uhl
Testimonial (noun) means a written or spoken statement praising someone's character, work, or a product. Example: “The gym's website is full of testimonials from happy members.”
noun
1
A written or spoken statement praising someone's character, work, or a product.
"The gym's website is full of testimonials from happy members."
2
A special match or event held in honour of a player's long service to a club.
"Thousands turned out for the veteran striker's testimonial match."
How to use testimonial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA statement (often glowing) vouching for someone or something, or a tribute event held in someone's honour.
Common pairings
glowing testimonial
customer testimonial
testimonial match
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- Plural
- testimonials
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Etymology
From Late Latin testimonialis, "relating to testimony", from testimonium, "testimony" — ultimately from testis, "a witness".
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What does “testimonial” mean?
The word “testimonial” means a written or spoken statement praising someone's character, work, or a product. In plain terms, a statement (often glowing) vouching for someone or something, or a tribute event held in someone's honour.
How do you pronounce “testimonial”?
“Testimonial” is pronounced tehs-tih-MOH-nee-uhl (/tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “testimonial” in a sentence?
Here is “testimonial” used in a sentence: “The gym's website is full of testimonials from happy members.”
What part of speech is “testimonial”?
“Testimonial” is a noun.
Where does the word “testimonial” come from?
The word “testimonial” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin testimonialis, "relating to testimony", from testimonium, "testimony" — ultimately from testis, "a witness".
How many meanings does “testimonial” have?
“Testimonial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a written or spoken statement praising someone's character, work, or a product.
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