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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
tes·ti·mo·ni·al       [tes-tuh-moh-nee-uhl] Pronunciation Key
–noun
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.
–adjective
3.pertaining to or serving as a testimonial: a testimonial dinner for the retiring dean.

[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME < LL testimōniālis. See testimony, -al1]
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tes·ti·mo·ni·al       (těs'tə-mō'nē-əl)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  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.]

Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
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.

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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

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 - Cite This Source - Share This

Testimonial

Tes`ti*mo"ni*al\, a. [L. testimonialis: cf. F. testimonial.] Relating to, or containing, testimony.

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