Declaration vs That testimony from those people

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Declaration

FormalTop 2,000 (common)C1noun

That testimony from those people

Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most formal: DeclarationMost common: Declaration
 DeclarationThat testimony from those people
Pronunciation🇬🇧 /["/ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 //ðæt ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni frəm ðoʊz ˈpiːpəl//🇺🇸 //ðæt ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni frəm ðoʊz ˈpipəl//
MeaningA formal statement or announcement.the statement given by those people
ExampleThe Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, marking the American colonies' freedom from British rule.The judge considered *that testimony from those people* very carefully.
RegisterFormalNeutral
How commonTop 2,000 (common)Top 5,000 (fairly common)
CEFR levelC1-
Part of speechnoun
Collocationsformal, solemn, ringing, issue, make, adopt, declaration about, declaration on, declaration of, formal, solemn, ringing, issue, make, adopt, declaration about, declaration on, declaration ofgive testimony from, provide testimony from, hear testimony from
Antonymsconcealment, suppression, silence-
Common mistakesConfusing with 'declare'; they are not interchangeable., Using 'declare' instead of 'declaration' in situations needing a noun., Mispronouncing the word, especially the first syllable.Mistakenly using 'those testimony' instead of 'that testimony', Confusing 'testimony' with 'testamonial', Using 'that' instead of 'this' in close contexts
Usage notesUse in legal or official contexts, such as government or business. Not typically used in casual conversation.Used in discussions or legal contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation. This phrase can imply the importance of the people's statements.

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Frequently asked questions: Declaration vs That testimony from those people

What's the difference between Declaration and That testimony from those people?

Declaration: A formal statement or announcement. That testimony from those people: the statement given by those people

Which is more formal: Declaration and That testimony from those people?

Declaration is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Declaration and That testimony from those people?

Declaration is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Declaration: The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, marking the American colonies' freedom from British rule. That testimony from those people: The judge considered *that testimony from those people* very carefully.

Can I use Declaration and That testimony from those people interchangeably?

Not always. Declaration and That testimony from those people are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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