Word
testimony
Phoneticstes·ti·mo·ny, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/
UK/tˈɛstɪməni/
Definitions
01legal evidence
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal
n. a formal statement made by a witness in a court of law.
n. a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law, usually under oath.
日本語:証言※
Español:testimonio
“The jury listened carefully to the witness's testimony during the trial.”
“The prosecution relied heavily on the eyewitness testimony, which provided a detailed account of the defendant's whereabouts on the night of the crime.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'give', 'provide', or 'hear'.
Synonyms
02proof or evidence
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. something that serves as clear proof that a fact or situation is true.
n. evidence or proof of a fact, quality, or event.
日本語:証※
“The success of the project is a testimony to her hard work.”
“The enduring popularity of the novel is a testimony to the author's profound understanding of human nature.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'a testimony to'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03religious account
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Religion Formal
n. a personal story about someone's religious faith or a spiritual experience.
n. a public recount of a religious conversion or spiritual experience, typically shared within a faith community.
日本語:証※
“Several members of the church shared their personal testimony during the Sunday service.”
“The service concluded with a moving testimony from a recent convert who described how the community had supported his spiritual journey.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “testimony” in context.
Verb
01. corroborate the testimony
“New forensic evidence emerged to corroborate the testimony provided by the victim.”
verb + noun
02. give testimony
“The witness was called to give testimony regarding the events of that night.”
verb + noun
03. hear the testimony
“The jury sat in silence to hear the testimony of the lead investigator.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. compelling testimony
“Her compelling testimony moved several members of the jury to tears.”
adj + noun
05. conflicting testimony
“The judge noted the conflicting testimony between the two primary witnesses.”
adj + noun
06. sworn testimony
“The defendant provided sworn testimony that he was not at the scene of the crime.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. eyewitness testimony
“Psychologists often warn that eyewitness testimony can be surprisingly unreliable.”
noun + noun
08. testimony to the success
“The company's rapid growth is a testimony to the success of their new marketing strategy.”
noun + prep + noun
Preposition
09. in testimony
“The details revealed in testimony were enough to secure a conviction.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Just as accounts of UFO encounters are human testimonies, not scientific evidence, so all our thinking about aliens and how to find them is best understood as humanity’s evolving self-portrait.” “It comes as Union released testimonies from ambulance workers describing the difficult and "vile" conditions they have had to work in.” Etymology
PIE word *tréyes Inherited from Middle English testimonie, from Old French testimonie, from Latin testimōnium (“testimony”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0