I. |testə|mōnēəl, -nyəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin testimonialis, from Latin testimonium witness, evidence + -alis -al
1. : of, relating to, or constituting testimony
a testimonial letter from a satisfied customer
2. : expressive of appreciation or esteem
testimonial dinner
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin testimonialis of testimony
1. : something that serves as evidence : proof , testimony
it is a remarkable testimonial to the truth of these statistics that … the percentages should agree so closely — G.G.Coulton
the layout … is a testimonial to the designers' ingenuity in mastering a difficult site — American Guide Series: New York City
2.
a. : a certified statement : affidavit , warrant ; specifically : an endorsement of a product or service usually solicited from a celebrity by the supplier for advertising purposes
b. : a character reference : letter of recommendation
selected what seemed to me from the testimonials to be the two best men — F.W.Crofts
c. : a public profession of the healing or uplifting effect of religious experience upon the life of an individual
numerous testimonials were offered during the revival meeting
3. : an expression of appreciation : token of esteem : tribute
a testimonial planned in his honor — Springfield (Massachusetts) Daily News
as a testimonial to his war service, he was … made the recipient of a sword of superb workmanship — C.D.Rhodes