evidence

American  

[ev-i-duhns] / ˈɛv ɪ dəns /

noun

1. that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof.

2. something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign.

   His flushed look was visible evidence of his fever.

3. Law. data presented to a court or jury in proof of the facts in issue and which may include the testimony of witnesses, records, documents, or objects.

   Synonyms:

   affidavit, deposition, information

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verb (used with object)

evidenced, evidencing

1. to make evident or clear; show clearly; manifest.

   He evidenced his approval by promising his full support.

   Synonyms:

   demonstrate

2. to support by evidence.

   He evidenced his accusation with incriminating letters.

idioms

1. in evidence, plainly visible; conspicuous.

   The first signs of spring are in evidence.

evidence British  

/ ˈɛvɪdəns /

noun

1. ground for belief or disbelief; data on which to base proof or to establish truth or falsehood

2. a mark or sign that makes evident; indication

   his pallor was evidence of ill health

3. law matter produced before a court of law in an attempt to prove or disprove a point in issue, such as the statements of witnesses, documents, material objects, etc See also circumstantial evidence direct evidence

4. (of an accomplice) to act as witness for the prosecution and testify against those associated with him in crime

5. on display; apparent; conspicuous

   her new ring was in evidence

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verb

1. to make evident; show clearly

2. to give proof of or evidence for

evidence More Idioms  

1. see in evidence; much in evidence.

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Related Words

Evidence, exhibit, testimony, proof refer to information furnished in a legal investigation to support a contention. Evidence is any information so given, whether furnished by witnesses or derived from documents or from any other source: Hearsay evidence is not admitted in a trial. An exhibit in law is a document or article that is presented in court as evidence: The signed contract is Exhibit A. Testimony is usually evidence given by witnesses under oath: The jury listened carefully to the testimony. Proof is evidence that is so complete and convincing as to put a conclusion beyond reasonable doubt: proof of the innocence of the accused.

Other Word Forms

• counterevidence noun
• preevidence noun
• reevidence verb (used with object)
• superevidence noun
• unevidenced adjective
• well-evidenced adjective

Etymology

Origin of evidence

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English noun from Middle French, from Latin ēvidentia; evident, -ence

Example Sentences

Note: High confidence is when high reliability sources and text and video evidence is high video resolution of videos is available.

From The Wall Street Journal

It pointed to strong scientific evidence connecting radiation exposure to DNA damage, cancer, cardiovascular disease and genetic effects, even at low doses.

From Barron's

“The government privately advised defendant’s then-counsel that defendant’s statements were contrary to evidence the government had already obtained during the Nix Gambling Business investigation,’’ prosecutors wrote in the trial memorandum.

From Los Angeles Times

TOKYO—Japan’s exports rose for a fourth straight month in December, providing further evidence of the overall resilience of the nation’s corporate sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

Falsified images and propaganda have been misleading people to worse ends for many years, but these recent shams are evidence of a culture-wide abandonment of a common reality.

From Salon

Related Words

• clue
• confirmation
• data
• deposition
• documentation
• indication
• information
• sign
• testimony
• witness