Testimony - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈtestɪməʊnɪ|  American pronunciation of the word testimony
Brit.  |ˈtestɪmənɪ|  British pronunciation of the word testimony

noun

- a solemn statement made under oath
- an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact
according to his own testimony he can't do it
- something that serves as evidence (syn: testimonial)
his effort was testimony to his devotion

Extra examples

The jury heard 10 days of testimony.

There were contradictions in her testimony.

It is testimony to her courage and persistence that she worked for so long in the face of such adversity.

The popularity of diet fads is a testimony to the fact that people want a quick fix for their health and weight problems.

She gave testimony against the plaintiff.

Nothing could refute her testimony that the driver was drunk.

Barker's testimony is crucial to the prosecution's case.

In his testimony, he denied that the company had ignored safety procedures.

These results are a testimony to the coach's skill and hard work.

The judge instructed the jury that they should disregard the testimony of the last witness.

...the witnesses corroborated the policeman's testimony...

Evidence like this is rarely conclusive, but it can help police corroborate testimony ...

Several jurors disbelieved the witness's testimony.

The defense lawyers tried to impeach the witness's testimony by forcing him to admit that he had changed his story.

...the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast...

Word forms

noun
singular: testimony
plural: testimonies
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