noun
testimony
TEHS-tih-muh-nee
noun
1
A formal statement given by a witness, especially in court.
"Her testimony helped convict the defendant."
"The jury found his testimony convincing."
2
Evidence or proof that something is true.
"The ruins stand as testimony to a once-great civilization."
How to Use Testimony
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat a witness says under oath, or more broadly, solid proof of something.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "testimonial" — testimony is a witness statement (especially legal), while a testimonial is more often a written endorsement or tribute.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
give testimony
sworn testimony
eyewitness testimony
Word Forms
testimonies plural
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Etymology
From Latin testimonium, "testimony, evidence", from testis, "a witness".