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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

TESTIMO'NIAL, n. [L. testimonium.] A writing or certificate in favor of one's character or good conduct. Testimonials are required on many occasions. A person must have testimonials of his learning and good conduct, before he can obtain license to preach. Testimonials are to be signed by persons of known respectability of character.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

adj
1: expressing admiration or appreciation; "testimonial dinner"
2: of or relating to or constituting testimony n
1: something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion" [syn: testimony, testimonial]
2: something given or done as an expression of esteem [syn: tribute, testimonial]
3: something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable [syn: recommendation, testimonial, good word]

Merriam Webster's

I. adjective Date: 15th century 1. of, relating to, or constituting testimony 2. expressive of appreciation or esteem <a testimonial dinner> II. noun Date: 15th century 1. evidence, testimony 2. a. a statement testifying to benefits received b. a character reference ; letter of recommendation 3. an expression of appreciation ; tribute

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. 1 a certificate of character, conduct, or qualifications. 2 a gift presented to a person (esp. in public) as a mark of esteem, in acknowledgement of services, etc. Etymology: ME f. OF testimoignal (adj.) f. tesmoin or LL testimonialis (as TESTIMONY)

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Testimonial Tes`ti*mo"ni*al, n. [Cf. OF. testimoniale, LL. testimonialis, L. testimoniales (sc. litter[ae]). See Testimonial, a.] 1. A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing. 2. Something, as money or plate, presented to a preson as a token of respect, or of obligation for services rendered.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Testimonial Tes`ti*mo"ni*al, a. [L. testimonialis: cf. F. testimonial.] Relating to, or containing, testimony.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(testimonials) 1. 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. = reference N-COUNT 2. 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. N-COUNT

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

n. 1. Credential, certificate, recommendation, voucher. 2. Monument, remembrancer, record.

Moby Thesaurus

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