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testimonial

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌtɛstəˈmoʊniəɫ// UK //tˌɛstɪmˈəʊnɪəl// tes·ti·mo·ni·al

n. a formal statement that praises someone's character, work, or a product. You often see these on websites where customers share their positive experiences.

n. a formal statement testifying to someone's character, qualifications, or the value of a product. Often used in marketing contexts to build social proof or in professional settings as a letter of recommendation.


SIMPLE

The company website features a glowing testimonial from a happy customer.

CONTEXTUAL

Before hiring the contractor, I asked to see a testimonial from a previous client to ensure his work was reliable.

COMPLEX

The athlete's retirement ceremony included a moving testimonial from her former coach, who highlighted her discipline and influence on the younger generation of players.

Synonyms
Origin

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

Usage

Often takes the preposition 'from' to indicate the source or 'to' to indicate the subject being praised.

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