Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
first-hand-testimony
Noun
/ˈfərstˌhand ˌtɛstəˈmoʊni/
Definition
A direct account or evidence provided by someone who has personally experienced or witnessed an event.
Examples
- Her first-hand testimony at the trial helped clarify the events that took place.
- The documentary featured first-hand testimony from survivors of the disaster.
- During the interview, she shared her first-hand testimony about her travels around the world.
Meaning
It refers to information or evidence from the original source, someone who has firsthand experience rather than relying on secondhand reports.
Synonyms
- Direct account
- Personal experience
- Eye-witness account
- Original report
