testimonial — a formal written statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal written statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌtestɪˈmoʊniəl/
Example Sentences
- The pizza place collected so many testimonials that they wallpapered their restaurant with them.
- His testimonial was so impressive that the company hired him without an interview.
- She wrote a testimonial so good that even her cat got a job offer.
testimonial
NOUN[/ˌtestɪˈmoʊniəl/]
a formal written statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Her glowing testimonial convinced everyone to try the new bakery.
A ceremonial testimonial at the memorial
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'testimonium' meaning 'evidence' or 'witness,' derived from 'testis' (witness). The suffix '-ial' transforms it into an adjective form, later used as a noun.
Breakdown
testim- (witness, from Latin testis) + -on- (connecting element) + -ial (adjective/noun suffix) = testimonial
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📝Examples
“The pizza place collected so many testimonials that they wallpapered their restaurant with them.”
“His testimonial was so impressive that the company hired him without an interview.”
“She wrote a testimonial so good that even her cat got a job offer.”
“The product's testimonials were more entertaining than Netflix shows.”
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