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TESTIMONIAL

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Something that serves as evidence

Example:

his effort was testimony to his devotion

Synonyms:

testimonial; testimony

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("testimonial" is a kind of...):

evidence (an indication that makes something evident)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "testimonial"):

good authority (testimony by someone who should know)

testament (strong evidence for something)

Derivation:

testimonial (of or relating to or constituting testimony)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable

Synonyms:

good word; recommendation; testimonial

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("testimonial" is a kind of...):

congratulations; extolment; kudos; praise (an expression of approval and commendation)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "testimonial"):

character; character reference; reference (a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability)

puff (exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes))

Derivation:

testimonial (expressing admiration or appreciation)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Something given or done as an expression of esteem

Synonyms:

testimonial; tribute

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("testimonial" is a kind of...):

approval; commendation (a message expressing a favorable opinion)

Derivation:

testimonial (expressing admiration or appreciation)

 II. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or constituting testimony

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

testimony (a solemn statement made under oath)

Derivation:

testimonial; testimony (something that serves as evidence)

testimony (an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact)

testimony (a solemn statement made under oath)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Expressing admiration or appreciation

Example:

testimonial dinner

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

testimonial (something given or done as an expression of esteem)

Derivation:

testimonial (something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable)

testimonial (something given or done as an expression of esteem)

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