testimonial
pronunciation
How to pronounce testimonial in British English:
UK [ˌtestɪˈməʊniəl]
How to pronounce testimonial in American English:
US [ˌtestɪˈmoʊniəl]
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- Noun:
- something that serves as evidence
- something given or done as an expression of esteem
- something that recommends (or expresses commendation) of a person or thing as worthy or desirable
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- Adjective:
- expressing admiration or appreciation
- of or relating to or constituting testimony
Word Origin
- testimonial (adj.)
- early 15c., "of or pertaining to testimony," in part from testimonial (n.) and from Late Latin testimonialis, from Latin testimonium (see testimony). Originally especially in phrase letters testimonial (Middle French lettres testimoniaulx, Latin litteræ testimoniales) "document or documents attesting to a fact or to the good standing of the bearer," literally "letters serving for evidence."
- testimonial (n.)
- "statement, declaration," also "writing testifying to one's qualification or character," early 15c. (from Old French testimonial, variant of tesmoignal), short for letters testimonial (see testimonial (adj.)). Meaning "gift presented as an expression of appreciation" is from 1838.
Example
- 1. I and others have provided enough testimonial evidence , I think , to show that the projects would be worthwhile .
- 2. Contact friendly outsiders whove expressed a willingness to offer a testimonial of your ability . Request said testimonials by e-mail .
- 3. This is a strong testimonial to cdma2000 's ability to excel in emerging markets underserved by wireline telephony and broadband data services .
- 4. Remembering to ask for a testimonial or a recommendation immediately after you have delivered a piece of work or successfully completed a project means that you always have it on hand for future job applications .