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Testimony

Also called: witness account

ELI5

A person's account of what they experienced, witnessed or know.

Used in conversation

“Let’s explain how the testimony will work in practice during filming.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Testimony” in documentary, factual & unscripted conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Connected terms

  • EvidenceTestimony is a person’s account; evidence is the broader body of material supporting or challenging a claim.
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Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.