testimony
testimony Lexical Profile
testimony Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law, especially one made under oath or affirmation by a witness.
"The eyewitness provided crucial testimony that helped the jury reach a unanimous verdict."
Clear evidence or outward proof of the existence, quality, or truth of something.
"The thriving community garden stands as a proud testimony to the dedication of the neighborhood volunteers."
A public recounting of a religious conversion or spiritual experience.
"During the evening service, several members of the congregation stood up to share their personal testimonies of faith."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'testimony' with 'testimonial': 'testimony' typically refers to a formal statement given under oath in court or general evidence of a fact, whereas a 'testimonial' is a public statement endorsing someone's character or the quality of a product.
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English via Old French from the Latin 'testimonium' (evidence, proof, witness), derived from 'testis' (a witness).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.