as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the plaintiff's case rests largely on the testimony of several scientists with no known expertise in that field
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Recent Examples of testimony
The week wrapped on Friday with testimony from Brendan Paul, a former Syracuse University basketball player who recently worked as Diddy’s assistant.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
Prior to Jane’s testimony resuming, the defense and prosecution sparred over whether to publicly name some people who might come up in cross.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Lawmakers will hear testimony from Democratic Govs.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 June 2025
Notably, jurors did not hear testimony from Weinstein himself.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
Prior to Jane’s testimony resuming, the defense and prosecution sparred over whether to publicly name some people who might come up in cross.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Lawmakers will hear testimony from Democratic Govs.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 June 2025
Notably, jurors did not hear testimony from Weinstein himself.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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However, a growing amount of evidence suggests that adding work and other eligibility requirements to social programs fails to do much to actually encourage work.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Most weight loss advice during this period, however, is not evidence based, Bulik pointed out.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Those seeking renewal permits will also have to show proof of training from a verified instructor within 6 months of their renewal application.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Trump’s advisers tout that economic data as proof that their critics are wrong.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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Automate your analyses Every client call, every testimonial, every piece of feedback contains gold.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Boelter appears to be an Evangelical Christian, who has delivered testimonials in Africa.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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What witnesses and pieces of evidence stand out to you as being most consequential?—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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His 2005 conviction was vacated in 2013 after a key witness who had testified against Ferguson said he wasn't involved in the killing.—
Alex Sundby
June 19,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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