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Webster 1913 Edition

Testimonial

Tesˊti-mo′ni-al

,
Noun.
[Cf. OF.
testimoniale
, LL.
testimonialis
, L.
testimoniales
(sc.
litterae
). See
Testimonial
,
Adj.
]
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.

Tesˊti-mo′ni-al

,
Adj.
[L.
testimonialis
: cf. F.
testimonial
.]
Relating to, or containing, testimony.

Webster 1828 Edition

Testimonial

TESTIMO'NIAL

,
Noun.
[L. testimonium.] A writing or certificate in favor of one's character or good conduct. Testimonials are required on many occasions. A person must have testimonials of his learning and good conduct, before he can obtain license to preach. Testimonials are to be signed by persons of known respectability of character.

Definition 2024

testimonial

testimonial

English

Noun

testimonial ‎(plural testimonials)

  1. A statement, especially one given under oath; testimony
  2. A written recommendation of someone's worth or character
  3. A tribute given in appreciation of someone's service etc.
  4. (soccer) A match played in tribute to a particular player (who sometimes receives a proportion of the gate money).

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Translations

Adjective

testimonial ‎(not comparable)

  1. Serving as testimony.
    a testimonial statement

Italian

Etymology

Borrowing from English

Noun

testimonial m ‎(invariable)

  1. testimonial

testimonial m, f ‎(invariable)

  1. Person giving a testimonial

Spanish

Adjective

testimonial m, f ‎(plural testimoniales)

  1. testimonial

Etymology

From French testimonial, from Late Latin testimonialis ‎(“of or pertaining to testimony”), from Latin testimonium ‎(“testimony”); see testimony.

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