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noun \ˈtes-tə-ˌmō-nē\ plural tes·ti·mo·nies
Definition of TESTIMONY
1
a (1) : the tablets inscribed with the Mosaic law (2) : the ark containing the tablets b : a divine decree attested in the Scriptures
2
a : firsthand authentication of a fact : evidence b : an outward sign c : a solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official
3
a : an open acknowledgment b : a public profession of religious experience
See Examples of TESTIMONY
- The jury heard 10 days of testimony.
- There were contradictions in her testimony.
- the personal testimonies of survivors of the war
- It is testimony to her courage and persistence that she worked for so long in the face of such adversity.
- The popularity of diet fads is a testimony to the fact that people want a quick fix for their health and weight problems.
Origin of TESTIMONY
Middle English testimonie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin testimonium Decalogue, from Latin, evidence, witness, from testis witness — more at testament
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to TESTIMONY
- Synonyms
- attestation, confirmation, corroboration, documentation, evidence, substantiation, testament, testimonial, proof, validation, voucher, witness
- Antonyms
- disproof
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