testimony
Translation
testimony, evidence, statement
Examples
Her testimony was crucial to the case.
Her testimony was crucial to the case.
The empty stadium was a testimony to the team's failure.
The empty stadium was a testimony to the team's failure.
Grammar Patterns
((testimony)) ((of sb.)) a formal statement made by a witness in court The court heard the testimony of the witness.
((testimony)) ((to sth.)) proof or evidence of something The award is a testimony to her hard work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evidence, statement, proof, declaration
Etymology
From Latin 'testimonium' (evidence, testimony), which comes from 'testis' (a witness).
Memory Tips
A 'testimony' is what a witness gives in a 'test' or trial. It's their story.