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tes·ti·mo·ni·al

(tĕs′tə-mō′nē-əl)

1. A statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim.

2. A written affirmation of another's character or worth; a personal recommendation.

3. Something given in appreciation of a person's service or achievement; a tribute.

adj.

Relating to or constituting a testimony or testimonial: testimonial statements; a testimonial dinner.

[Middle English, from Old French, of evidence, from Late Latin testimōniālis, of evidence, from Latin testimōnium, testimony; see testimony.]

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testimonial

(ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl)

a. a recommendation of the character, ability, etc, of a person or of the quality of a consumer product or service, esp by a person whose opinion is valued

b. (as modifier): testimonial advertising.

2. a formal statement of truth or fact

3. a tribute given for services or achievements

4. (General Sporting Terms) a sports match to raise money for a particular player

adj

of or relating to a testimony or testimonial

Usage: Testimonial is sometimes wrongly used where testimony is meant: his re-election is a testimony (not a testimonial) to his popularity with his constituents

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tes•ti•mo•ni•al

(ˌtɛs təˈmoʊ ni əl)

n.

1. a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing.

2. something given or done as an expression of esteem, admiration, or gratitude.

adj.

3. pertaining to or serving as a testimonial: a testimonial dinner for the retiring dean.

[1375–1425; < Late Latin testimōniālis. See testimony, -al¹]

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Noun	1.	testimonial - something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion" testimony evidence - an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear" good authority - testimony by someone who should know; "I have it on good authority" testament - strong evidence for something; "his easy victory was a testament to his skill"
	2.	testimonial - something given or done as an expression of esteem tribute commendation, approval - a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
	3.	testimonial - something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable good word, recommendation congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" character reference, reference, character - a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability; "requests for character references are all too often answered evasively" puff - exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
Adj.	1.	testimonial - expressing admiration or appreciation; "testimonial dinner"
	2.	testimonial - of or relating to or constituting testimony

testimonial

noun reference, recommendation, credential, character, tribute, certificate, endorsement, commendation She couldn't expect him to give testimonials to her ability.

Usage: Testimonial is sometimes wrongly used where testimony is meant: his re-election is a testimony (not a testimonial) to his popularity with his constituents.

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testimonial

noun

1. That which confirms:

attestation, authentication, confirmation, corroboration, demonstration, evidence, proof, substantiation, testament, testimony, validation, verification, warrant.

2. A statement attesting to personal qualifications, character, and dependability:

character, recommendation, reference.

3. A formal token of appreciation and admiration for a person's high achievements:

salute, salvo, tribute.

Translations

شَهادَة حُسْن سُلوك

atestposudek

anbefaling

Zeugnis

recommandationtémoignage publicitaire

vitnisburîur, meîmæli

benservito referenza testimoniale

skussmål

характеристика

bonservisreferanstavsiye mektubu

证明书

testimonial

[ˌtestɪˈməʊnɪəl] N

1. (= certificate) → certificado m; (= reference about person) → carta f de recomendación, recomendación f

2. (= gift) → obsequio m

3. (Sport) (also testimonial match) → partido m homenaje

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testimonial

[ˌtɛstɪˈməʊniəl] n

(British) (= reference) → recommandation f

(= gift) → témoignage m d'estime

(also testimonial match, testimonial game) a player's testimonial → un match en l'honneur d'un joueur

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testimonial

(= character recommendation) → Referenz f

(= gift) → Geschenk nt → als Zeichen der Anerkennung or Wertschätzung (geh)

(Sport) → Gedenkspiel nt

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testimonial

[ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl] n

a. (Brit) (reference) → referenze fpl, benservito

b. (gift) → tributo di riconoscimento, testimonianza di stima

testimony

(ˈtestiməni) – plural ˈtestimonies – noun

the statement(s) made by a person or people who testify in a law-court; evidence. The jury listened to his testimony.

testiˈmonial (-ˈmouniəl) noun

a (written) statement saying what one knows about a person's character, abilities etc. When applying for a job, one usually needs a testimonial from one's last employer.

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I assure you, Mr Clennam, I have received--hem--Testimonials in many ways, and of many degrees of value, and they have always been--ha-- unfortunately acceptable; but I never was more pleased than with this--ahem--this particular Testimonial.' Arthur was in the act of saying the little he could say on such a theme, when a bell began to ring, and footsteps approached the door.

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It is expected that a testimonial of some sort will be presented to the two officers as a fitting recognition of their services."

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of Profits, | Miss V............12 10 | Miss V...........12 10 Self..............12 10 | Self.............20 00 Private Surplus on the Week, Or say, Self-presented Testimonial

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I shall be able to give him a testimonial with a perfectly clear conscience."

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A note was accordingly addressed to that lady, who returned for answer, that "I might do as I pleased: she had long relinquished all interference in my affairs." This note went the round of the committee, and at last, after what appeared to me most tedious delay, formal leave was given me to better my condition if I could; and an assurance added, that as I had always conducted myself well, both as teacher and pupil, at Lowood, a testimonial of character and capacity, signed by the inspectors of that institution, should forthwith be furnished me.

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I am strongly tempted to give the names of two or three of those little boys, as a testimonial of the gratitude and affection I bear them; but pru- dence forbids;--not that it would injure me, but it might embarrass them; for it is almost an unpar- donable offence to teach slaves to read in this Chris- tian country.

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I had been with them five years, and old Coxon gave me a ripping good testimonial when the smash came, but of course we clerks were all turned adrift, the twenty-seven of us.

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All objects were alike to him, but he was always particularly ready for anything in the way of a testimonial to any one.

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She appears to employ it as a sort of testimonial for mercenary purposes, for I subsequently hear distant sounds of "Unkie says me dood dirl--me dot to have two bikkies [biscuits]."

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I subscribe to a charity; thou art presented with a testimonial; he preaches a sermon; we suffer a grievance;

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Volumes of letters and portfolios of testimonials, if you like!' 'One or two will do,' says this man of phlegm and money.

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If my husband could only send his testimonials by the same post--with just a word in your name, Miss--it might turn the scale, as they say.