testimonial
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.
something given or done as an expression of esteem, admiration, or gratitude.
pertaining to or serving as a testimonial: a testimonial dinner for the retiring dean.
Origin of testimonial
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How to use testimonial in a sentence
In soliciting funds for care packages, Move America Forward frequently uses testimonials from troops or their relatives.
Exclusive: ‘Pro-Troop’ Charity Pays Off Tea Party Cronies Instead | Kim Barker | August 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAway from the glowing testimonials, the fight for trans equality remains gritty.
A handful of testimonials like this could prove to be an important intervention in this debate.
But it featured testimonials from his many children, rather than from the usual array of “regular” Americans.
Pipes and tobacco-stoppers have often been favorite testimonials of friendship and reward.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.
Many of these testimonials of friendship and regard were of gold and silver, and set with diamonds of the finest water.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.Innumerable testimonials could be quoted from observers in evidence of the superior mental powers of the apes.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisNumbers are constantly bearing testimony to their great value, as may be seen from the Testimonials published from time to time.
Friend Mac Donald | Max O'Rell"But the captain said he had good testimonials," Miss Hudson persisted.
A Final Reckoning | G. A. Henty
British Dictionary definitions for testimonial
/ (ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl) /
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
(as modifier): testimonial advertising
a formal statement of truth or fact
a tribute given for services or achievements
a sports match to raise money for a particular player
of or relating to a testimony or testimonial
usage For testimonial
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