TESTIMONIAL


Meaning of TESTIMONIAL in English

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

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.