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tes⋅ti⋅mo⋅ni⋅al

  [tes-tuh-moh-nee-uhl]
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–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, -al 1
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tes·ti·mo·ni·al   (těs'tə-mō'nē-əl)   
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.]
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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.

Testimonial

Tes`ti*mo"ni*al\, a. [L. testimonialis: cf. F. testimonial.] Relating to, or containing, testimony.
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Language Translation for : testimonial
Spanish: recomendación,
German: das Zeugnis,
Japanese: 推薦状
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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
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