testimonial
n. countablen. 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.
The company website features a glowing testimonial from a happy customer.
Before hiring the contractor, I asked to see a testimonial from a previous client to ensure his work was reliable.
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.
From French testimonial, from Late Latin testimonialis (“of or pertaining to testimony”), from Latin testimonium (“testimony”). See testimony.
Often takes the preposition 'from' to indicate the source or 'to' to indicate the subject being praised.