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tes·ti·mo·ni·al 
[tes-tuh-moh-nee-uhl] Pronunciation Key
[tes-tuh-moh-nee-uhl] Pronunciation Key –noun
–adjective
| 1. | a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing; a letter or written statement of recommendation. |
| 2. | something given or done as an expression of esteem, admiration, or gratitude. |
| 3. | pertaining to or serving as a testimonial: a testimonial dinner for the retiring dean. |
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| tes·ti·mo·ni·al
(těs'tə-mō'nē-əl) Pronunciation Key
n.
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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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
testimonial (adj.)
testimonial (adj.)
c.1422, "of or pertaining to testimony," in letters testimonial from M.Fr. lettres testimoniaulx, from L. litteræ testimoniales, from testimonium (see testimony). The noun meaning "writing testifying to one's qualification or character" is recorded from 1571; that of "gift presented as an expression of appreciation" is from 1838.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
| testimonial | |
adjective | |
| 1. | expressing admiration or appreciation; "testimonial dinner" |
| 2. | of or relating to or constituting testimony |
noun | |
| 1. | something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion" [syn: testimony] |
| 2. | something given or done as an expression of esteem [syn: tribute] |
| 3. | something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable [syn: recommendation] |
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Testimonial
Tes`ti*mo"ni*al\, n. [Cf. OF. testimoniale, LL. testimonialis, L. testimoniales (sc. litter[ae]). See Testimonial, a.]1. A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing. 2. Something, as money or plate, presented to a preson as a token of respect, or of obligation for services rendered.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Testimonial
Tes`ti*mo"ni*al\, a. [L. testimonialis: cf. F. testimonial.] Relating to, or containing, testimony.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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