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testimonial vs character reference

character reference vs testimonial

testimonial and character reference both are nouns.

testimonial is an adjective but character reference is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
testimonial Yes Yes No No
character reference Yes No No No
As nouns, character reference is a hyponym of testimonial; that is, character reference is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than testimonial:
  • testimonial: something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
  • character reference: a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
Other hyponyms of testimonial include character, reference, puff.
testimonial (noun) character reference (noun)
something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
something given or done as an expression of esteem
something that serves as evidence
testimonial (adjective) character reference (adjective)
of or relating to or constituting testimony
expressing admiration or appreciation
Difference between testimonial and character reference

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