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testimonial definition

tes·ti·mo·nial (tes′tə mōnē əl)

noun

  1. a statement testifying to a person's qualifications, character, etc. or to the merits of some product, service, etc.; letter or statement of recommendation
  2. something given or done as an expression of gratitude or appreciation

Etymology: OFr < LL testimonialis < testimonium: see testimony

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testimonial Synonyms

testimonial

n.

  1. A recommendation

    voucher, credential, affidavit; see certificate, degree 3, recommendation 2.

  2. An expression of appreciation

    memorial, monument, memento; see memorial.


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testimonial Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • vellum: Testimonial on vellum to Nolan; Certificate to Nash.

Adjective modifier

  • glowing: Ask for solid evidence rather than a glowing testimonial.

Converse of object

  • read: Read a testimonial from our Ashford Office, our Bedford Office, or our Bradford Office.

Modifies a noun

  • match: First up is tomorrow night's testimonial match at Staines for Joe O'Shea.

Preposition: from

  • client: We are happy to provide testimonials from clients on request.

Noun used with modifier

  • client: Please visit our client testimonial page, where you will see what they think of our tax work.
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