testimonial meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

testimonial

noun

UK /tɛstɪˈməʊni.əl/ · US /tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/

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

A statement, especially one given under oath; testimony.

The witness provided a written testimonial to the court.

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

The company website features a customer testimonial.
"Then why don't you take him into the parlour?" grumbled the ex-driver. His face was a testimonial of hard work and general sobriety but at the moment one might hazard from his voice and manner that he had been drinking earlier in the day.1914, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados:

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

He gave a moving testimonial at the retirement dinner.

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Soccer, Sports A match played in tribute to a particular player (who sometimes receives a proportion of the gate money).

Related terms: testify, testimony

testimonial

adj

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

Serving as testimony.

a testimonial statement

Derived terms: nontestimonial, testimonialise, testimonialist, testimonialize