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/wˈɪtnəs/

Definition & Meaning of "witness"

to witness
01

to see an act of crime or an accident

Transitive: to witness a crime or an accident
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She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.
I have witnessed several accidents at this busy intersection.
02

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

Transitive: to witness a development or event
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They witnessed the growth of the city skyline over the years.
The teacher witnessed the students' academic progress throughout the school year.
Witness
01

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

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The witness gave a detailed account of what happened during the burglary.
She was called to the stand as a key witness in the murder trial.
02

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

witness definition and meaning
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testimony by word or deed to your religious faith

04

(law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature

05

(law) a person who testifies under oath in a court of law

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