testimony

/tɛˈstɪmənɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a statement made under oath, especially in a court of law, or a statement of fact or opinion, especially one that is considered to be true.

“The witness gave compelling testimony that changed the jury’s verdict.”

2. noun

evidence or proof of something, especially a crime or an event.

“The detective gathered testimony from multiple witnesses to solve the case.”

3. noun

a public declaration or statement of one’s faith or opinion, especially in a religious or moral context.

“The activist gave a passionate testimony about the need for social justice.”

4. verb

to give evidence or a statement under oath, especially in a court of law.

“She was called to testify in court about what she saw.”

Synonyms

  • declaration
  • deposition
  • evidence
  • statement
  • test

Antonyms

  • contradiction
  • denial
  • retraction