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certificate / tribute

English translation: testimonial


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English term or phrase:certificate / tribute
English translation:testimonial
Entered by: Jack Doughty
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17:04 Nov 23, 2009
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Art/Literary - Other
English term or phrase: certificate / tribute
What would one call a 'certificate' pasted in a book given to an employee as goodbye gift at retirement. A fairly 'formal' term would be appropriate.
Jakoli4
Local time: 21:57
testimonial
Explanation:
No. 3 in The Free Dictionary definitions given below applies. It is a formal-sounding word.

tes·ti·mo·ni·al
(tst-mn-l)
n.
1. A statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim.
2. A written affirmation of another's character or worth; a personal recommendation.
3. Something given in appreciation of a person's service or achievement; a tribute.
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Jack Doughty
Local time: 19:57
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4 +8testimonial
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +8
testimonial


Explanation:
No. 3 in The Free Dictionary definitions given below applies. It is a formal-sounding word.

tes·ti·mo·ni·al
(tst-mn-l)
n.
1. A statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim.
2. A written affirmation of another's character or worth; a personal recommendation.
3. Something given in appreciation of a person's service or achievement; a tribute.

Jack Doughty
Local time: 19:57
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agree  Liam Hamilton
11 mins
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agree  Sheila Wilson
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agree  Vicky Nash
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agree  David Hollywood: spot on sir :)
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agree  Goldcoaster
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agree  · george ·
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agree  Yasutomo Kanazawa
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agree  Phong Le
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Nov 24, 2009 - Changes made by Jack Doughty:
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