A testimonial is a written statement about a person's character and abilities, often written by their employer.
Her employer could provide testimonials to her character and ability. [+ to]
2. countable noun
A testimonial is a sports match which is specially arranged so that part of the profit from the tickets sold can be given to a particular player or to a particular player's family.
More Synonyms of testimonial
testimonial in British English
(ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəl)
noun
1.
a.
a recommendation of the character, ability, etc, of a person or of the quality of a consumer product or service, esp by a person whose opinion is valued
b.
(as modifier)
testimonial advertising
2.
a formal statement of truth or fact
3.
a tribute given for services or achievements
4.
a sports match to raise money for a particular player
adjective
5.
of or relating to a testimony or testimonial
▶ USAGE Testimonial is sometimes wrongly used where testimony is meant: his re-election is a testimony (not a testimonial) to his popularity with his constituents
testimonial in American English
(ˌtɛstəˈmoʊniəl)
noun
1.
a statement testifying to a person's qualifications, character, etc. or to the merits of some product, service, etc.; letter or statement of recommendation
2.
something given or done as an expression of gratitude or appreciation
Word origin
OFr < LL testimonialis < testimonium: see testimony
Examples of 'testimonial' in a sentence
testimonial
Blake's company commander in the Arakan gave a grudging testimonial by letter.
Leasor, James TANK OF SERPENTS (2002)
If I told them the truth, they had no reason to believe me; Hebburn wasn't going to give me a glowing testimonial.
Taylor, Andy TOY SHOP (2002)
Arkon Bloodblade crossed his arms on his chest and looked down on the two as if they were a personal testimonial to his power.
Robin Hobb THE GOLDEN FOOL: BOOK TWO OF THE TAWNY MAN (2002)
No husband could have offered a greater testimonial of confidence.
Elizabeth Peters HE SHALL THUNDER IN THE SKY (2002)
In other languages
testimonial
British English: testimonial NOUN
A testimonial is a written statement about a person's character and abilities, often written by their employer.
She could hardly expect her employer to provide her with testimonials to her character and ability.
American English: testimonial
Brazilian Portuguese: carta de recomendação
Chinese: > 证明书常指雇主证明某人品德和能力的
European Spanish: carta de recomendación
French: référence
German: Referenz
Italian: referenza
Japanese: 証明書
Korean: 추천서
European Portuguese: carta de recomendação
Latin American Spanish: carta de recomendación
(noun)
Definition
a tribute given for services or achievements
She couldn't expect him to give testimonials to her ability.
Synonyms
reference
The firm offered to give her a reference.
recommendation
The best way of finding a solicitor is by personal recommendation.
credential
character
tribute
The song is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
certificate
a certificate of adoption
endorsement
This is a powerful endorsement of his style of governing.
commendation
Usage note
Testimonial is sometimes wrongly used where testimony is meant: His re-election is a testimony (not a testimonial) to his popularity with his constituents.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of certificate
Definition
an official document stating the details of something such as birth, death, or completion of an academic course
a certificate of adoption
Synonyms
document,
licence,
warrant,
voucher,
diploma,
testimonial,
authorization,
credential(s)
in the sense of endorsement
This is a powerful endorsement of his style of governing.
Synonyms
approval,
backing,
support,
championing,
favour,
promotion,
sanction,
recommendation,
acceptance,
agreement,
warrant,
confirmation,
upholding,
subscription,
fiat,
advocacy,
affirmation,
ratification,
authorization,
seal of approval,
approbation,
espousal,
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of recommendation
The best way of finding a solicitor is by personal recommendation.
Synonyms
commendation,
reference,
praise,
sanction,
approval,
blessing,
plug (informal),
endorsement,
advocacy,
testimonial,
good word,
approbation,
favourable mention
Nearby words of
testimonial
testicles
testify
testify to something
testimonial
testimony
testing
testy
Synonyms of 'testimonial'
testimonial
Explore 'testimonial' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of tribute
Definition
something given, done, or said as a mark of respect or admiration