testimony
ˈtɛstɪˌmoʊni
testimonies
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Noun

1.
legalevidence or proof of some fact
  • The success of the project is testimony to their hard work.
attestation evidence proof
2.
experienceRareaccount of first-hand experienceRare
  • His testimony about the event was compelling.
attestation evidence witness
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Expressions with testimony

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show clear evidence that something is true or exists
Her success is testimony to her hard work.
share a personal story about religious belief or spiritual experience
Several members stood to give testimony during the evening service.
show clearly that something is true, real, or has happened
The empty streets bear testimony to how serious the storm was.
statement or opinion in legal proceedings given by a qualified specialist
The jury relied heavily on the forensic scientist's expert testimony.
used to introduce a formal attestation statement
In testimony whereof, the parties have signed below.

Origin of testimony

Latin, testimonium (evidence)

Terms with testimony included in their meaning

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testifying
providing evidence or testimony
testimony
supported with testimony or witness
information
reliable source of information or testimony
legal dishonesty
someone who deliberately gives untrue testimony in court
legal
testimony describing effects of a crime on victims
court deal
cooperate with prosecutors by giving testimony and information about partners
court testimony
bound by a sworn promise to speak truthfully
courtroom
enclosed area in court for witness testimony

Examples of testimony in a sentence

  • The witness's testimony helped to clarify the timeline.
  • Her testimony provided new insights into the case.
  • The testimony revealed the true sequence of events.

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  1. French:témoignage, récit, ...
  2. German:Zeugnis, Aussage, ...
  3. Italian:testimonianza, ...
  4. Spanish:testimonio, declaración, ...
  5. Portuguese:testemunho, depoimento, ...
  6. Chinese:证词, 证言, ...
  7. Japanese:証, 体験談, ...
  8. Arabic:شَهَادَة, إِفَادَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֵדוּת, עֵדוּת אִישִׁית, ...
  10. Russian:свидетельство, показание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:свідчення, показання, ...
  12. Hindi:साक्ष्य, बयान, ...
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