testament

noun
UK: /ˈtestəmənt/
US: /ˈtestəmənt/

  1. Something that serves as proof or evidence of something else.

    1. The empty stadium is a testament to the game being canceled.
    2. The athlete's dedication is a testament to their unwavering commitment to success.

  2. A will or other legal document in which a person expresses their wishes about what should happen to their property after they die.

    1. His testament detailed how his wealth should be divided.
    2. The lawyer reviewed the testament to ensure all clauses were legally sound.

  3. A major division of the Bible (the Old Testament or the New Testament).

    1. Scholars study both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
    2. The story of creation is found in the Old Testament of the Bible.

Synonyms

proof evidence will covenant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "testament" in English means: Something that serves as proof or evidence of something else., A will or other legal document in which a person expresses their wishes about what should happen to their property after they die., A major division of the Bible (the Old Testament or the New Testament)..

The phonetic transcription of "testament" is /ˈtestəmənt/ in British English and /ˈtestəmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "testament": proof, evidence, will, covenant.

Example usage of "testament": "The empty stadium is a testament to the game being canceled.". More examples on the page.