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/ˈɛvɪdəns/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The information or facts that are used to support a belief, claim, or argument.
The prosecution presented new evidence that proved the defendant's guilt.
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
There was little evidence to support his theories on climate change.
Material or signs that provide proof or demonstrate the truth of something.
The footprints in the snow were clear evidence of the animal's passage.
A legal term describing anything presented in court to prove or disprove a point in a case.
Witness testimony is often considered strong evidence in a court of law.
In research or scientific inquiry, data that can be analyzed as a basis for conclusions.
The research findings provided compelling evidence for the effectiveness of the new drug.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'evidentia', meaning 'obviousness'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
circumstantial evidence:
Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact.
beyond a reasonable doubt:
The standard of evidence required to validate a criminal conviction.
hard evidence:
Direct evidence that directly supports the truth of an assertion.
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Slang Meanings
Obvious proof or clarity.
Her reaction was the evidence that she was lying.
Tangible proof of something.
I need evidence that you actually did the work.