noun

testament

testament, proof, will

His success is a testament to his hard work.

His success is a testament to his hard work.

((a)) testament to ((sth.)) something that serves as proof of a fact. His success is a testament to his hard work.

Synonyms: proof, evidence, testimony, will; Antonyms: none

From Latin 'testari' (to be a witness), related to 'testis' (a witness).

It's a 'testimony' or 'proof' of something. Think of the Old and New Testament in the Bible as a record or witness account.

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