Also means
school report
Usage Note
Zeugnis spans two senses: a school or university report card, and an employment reference (Arbeitszeugnis) which by law must be benevolent yet truthful, fostering a coded language of praise. From Zeuge (witness). Plural Zeugnisse. Context distinguishes the academic from the work meaning.
Examples
"Sein Arbeitszeugnis fiel ausgezeichnet aus."
Natural Translation
His reference letter turned out excellent.
Literal Translation
His work-reference fell excellent out.
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