testimony (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛs.tɪ.moʊ.ni/
Definition
A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
Examples
Her testimony was crucial in convicting the suspect.
The scientist presented her testimony about the environmental impact.
How to Use testimony
- testimony of (prepositional phrase)
- A statement made by someone about a particular subject or event. — "The testimony of the eyewitnesses was vital to the investigation."
- testimony against (prepositional phrase)
- A statement made in court to help convict someone. — "He was offered a lighter sentence in exchange for his testimony against the gang leader."
- testimony to (prepositional phrase)
- Evidence or proof of something. — "The vibrant coral reefs are testimony to the health of the ocean ecosystem."
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