Meaning & use

testimony

noun·Academic

A formal statement, especially one given under oath in a court of law, that serves as evidence.

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The witness gave testimony describing exactly what she saw on the night of the robbery.

His personal testimony convinced the jury that the contract had been signed under pressure.

A note on using this word

Testimony is usually uncountable, as in 'give testimony', though 'a testimony to' means clear evidence of a quality.

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