plural testimonies
1
: something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth
The jury heard 10 days of testimony.
There were contradictions in her testimony.
the personal/oral/written/eyewitness testimonies of survivors of the war
2
: proof or evidence that something exists or is true : testament
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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.
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/testimony. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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