Definitions for testament
ˈtɛs tə mənttes·ta·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. testamentnoun

   a profession of belief

   "he stated his political testament"

2. will, testamentnoun

   a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

3. testamentnoun

   strong evidence for something

   "his easy victory was a testament to his skill"

4. Testamentnoun

   either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. testamentnoun

   A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

2. testamentnoun

   One of the two distinct revelations of the Judeo-Christian God's purposes toward man; a covenant; also, one of the two general divisions of the canonical books of the Biblical Scriptures, in which the covenants are respectively revealed: the Old Testament and the New Testament; -- often limited, in colloquial language, to the latter.

   He is the mediator of the new testament ... for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament. --Heb. IX. 15.

3. testamentnoun

   A tangible proof or tribute.

4. testamentnoun

   A credo, expression of conviction

   The prime minister's speech was a glowing testament to the cabinet's undying commitment to the royal cause

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. TESTAMENTnoun

   Etymology: testament. Fr. testamentum, Lat.

   1. A will; any writing directing the disposal of the possessions of a man deceased.

   He bringeth arguments from the love which always the testator bore him, imagining that these, or the like proofs, will convict a testament to have that in it which other men can nowhere by reading find. Richard Hooker, b. iii.

   All the temporal lands, which men devout
   By testament have given to the church,
   Would they strip from us. William Shakespeare, Henry V.

   He ordained by his last testament, that his Æneis should be burnt. Dryden.

   2. The name of each of the volumes of the holy scripture.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Testamentnoun

   a solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his will as to disposal of his estate and effects after his death

2. Testamentnoun

   one of the two distinct revelations of God's purposes toward man; a covenant; also, one of the two general divisions of the canonical books of the sacred Scriptures, in which the covenants are respectively revealed; as, the Old Testament; the New Testament; -- often limited, in colloquial language, to the latter

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1. Testament

   Testament is an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California, who formed in 1983. They are often credited as one of the most popular bands of the 1980s thrash metal scene. In the 30 years since its inception, Testament has had numerous lineup changes, and guitarist Eric Peterson has been the only constant member, although the band currently also features two of its original members, Alex Skolnick and Greg Christian. Chuck Billy replaced former singer Steve Souza in 1986, prior to the recording of their first studio album, The Legacy, and has been a member of the band since. To date, Testament has released ten studio albums, four live albums, six compilation albums, and six singles. After signing a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 1986, they released their debut album The Legacy in 1987 to critical acclaim. Many of their later albums — The New Order, Practice What You Preach, Souls of Black, The Ritual and The Formation of Damnation — were also successful. Testament's most recent studio album, Dark Roots of Earth, entered the Billboard 200 at number twelve, their highest U.S. chart position so far. During the soundscan era, from 1991 to 2004, Testament sold over 1.1 million albums in the U.S.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Testament

   tes′ta-ment, n. that which testifies, or in which an attestation is made: the solemn declaration in writing of one's will: a will: a dispensation, as of the Mosaic or old and the Christian or new, one of the two great divisions of the Bible.—n. Tes′tacy, state of being testate.—adjs. Testamen′tal, Testamen′tary, pertaining to a testament or will: bequeathed or done by will.—adv. Testamen′tarily.—adj. Tes′tāte, having made and left a will.—ns. Testā′tion, a witnessing, a giving by will; Testā′tor, one who leaves a will;—fem. Testā′trix; Testā′tum, one of the clauses of an English deed, enumerating the operative words of transfer, statement of consideration, money, &c. [L. testamentum—testāri, to be a witness—testis, a witness.]

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'testament' in Nouns Frequency: #2597

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1. statement

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of testament in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of testament in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of testament in a Sentence

1. Lorelei Curtin:

   I think we often underestimate early human explorers and their ability to reach new, unknown lands, i can't imagine the courage and skill it takes to set sail across the North Atlantic ocean. It really is a testament to the human spirit of exploration.

2. Richard Dawkins:

   The God of the Old testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction...

3. John Boswell:

   The New Testament takes no demonstrable position on homosexuality. To suggest that Paul's references to excesses of sexual indulgence involving homosexual behavior are indicative of a general position in opposition to same-sex eroticism is as unfounded as arguing that his condemnation of drunkenness implies opposition to the drinking of wine.

4. Cary Summers:

   Benjamin Franklin wrote. I firmly believe... without Benjamin Franklin concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel, a reference to the Old Testament biblical story that didn't end well for the builders. The museum also showcases the Bible’s influence on world history, culture, science, art and literature. One section of the museum is devoted to the Bible in America, its influence on presidents and the Founding Fathers like Benjamin Franklin, who quoted the Bible's book to explain the importance of the country's founders to abide by the book's wisdom. Cary Summers said it's important people have information about a book that has had such tremendous impact on the Western world. And it will be presented, warts and all, of how people used – and abused – its precepts. One of the goals of the museum is to put Gutenberg Bible back in the center of conversation.

5. Andrew Jarecki:

   After episode five, Bob Durst sent an email to a friend saying, 'I'm in New Orleans. I'm going to check into a hotel under an assumed name. I'm going to watch episode six and see how bad it is, and then I'm going to decide if I'm going to go to Cuba,' he didn't end up going to Cuba because he was arrested, and that's a testament to the power of television.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=testament
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Testament
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=testament
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/testament
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=testament
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=testament