Testifications: meaning, definitions and examples

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testifications

 

[ ˌtɛstɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The act of giving testimony in a court of law.

Synonyms

declaration, deposition, testimony.

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Word Description / Examples
testifications

This word is relatively rare and typically not used in everyday speech or writing. It might be found in legal or historical texts.

  • Historical records of testifications were found in the ancient archives
testimony

A formal statement or evidence given by a witness, typically in court. It can also refer to personal experiences shared to support a claim.

  • Her testimony helped to convict the accused
  • He gave a moving testimony about his recovery from addiction
deposition

A formal statement given under oath, usually recorded for use in court. Commonly used in legal proceedings.

  • The lawyer took the deposition of the witness before the trial
  • Her deposition was crucial for the case
declaration

A statement made public or formal, often used in legal, official, or ceremonial contexts.

  • The president made a declaration of emergency
  • The Declaration of Independence is a famous historical document

Examples of usage

  • He was called to the stand for his testifications.
  • The witness's testifications were crucial in the trial.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

The act of affirming or proving something.

Synonyms

confirmation, validation, verification.

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testifications

This word is rarely used in modern English and might sound archaic or overly formal. It generally refers to formal statements or evidence given to support a fact or argument.

  • The lawyer presented the testifications of the witnesses in court.
  • The testifications recorded in the document were essential for the investigation.
confirmation

This is used when you want to state that something is officially approved or acknowledged. It is common in both formal and informal situations.

  • I received confirmation of my reservation by email.
  • The scientist sought confirmation of his findings from his peers.
verification

This term is typically used in situations where you need to check or establish the truth or accuracy of something. It is frequently used in legal, technical, and administrative contexts.

  • Verification of the documents took several hours.
  • Online transactions often require verification through a code sent to your phone.
validation

Often used when discussing processes of checking the accuracy or reality of something. Common in technical, scientific, and psychological contexts.

  • The software went through extensive validation before release.
  • She needed external validation to feel confident in her abilities.

Examples of usage

  • The testifications of his loyalty were unquestionable.
  • Her testifications of the company's success were well-documented.

Translations

Translations of the word "testifications" in other languages:

🇵🇹 testificações

🇮🇳 गवाही

🇩🇪 Bestätigungen

🇮🇩 kesaksian

🇺🇦 свідчення

🇵🇱 zeznania

🇯🇵 証言

🇫🇷 témoignages

🇪🇸 testificaciones

🇹🇷 tanıklıklar

🇰🇷 증언

🇸🇦 شهادات

🇨🇿 svědectví

🇸🇰 svedectvá

🇨🇳 证词

🇸🇮 pričevanja

🇮🇸 vitnisburður

🇰🇿 куәлік

🇬🇪 მოწმობები

🇦🇿 şahidliklər

🇲🇽 testificaciones

Etymology

The word 'testifications' originates from the verb 'testify', which comes from the Latin word 'testificari', meaning 'to bear witness'. Testifying in a legal context has been a fundamental part of judicial systems for centuries, dating back to ancient Roman times. The formal use of 'testifications' to denote affirming or proving something has evolved over time to encompass a broader range of contexts.

See also: attest, detest, protest, retest, test, testable, testament, tester, testify, testimony, testiness, tests, untested.