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evidence

American  

[ev-i-duhns] / ˈɛv ɪ dəns /

noun

• evidence
  plural

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)

• evidences,
  present (3rd person singular)
• evidenced,
  past participle,  past
• evidencing
  present participle

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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Synonym Usage

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

Derived Forms

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

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• evidence
  plural

Participles

• evidencing
  present
• evidenced
  past

Conjugated Forms

Present

• evidence
  simple
• evidences
  simple
• have evidenced
  perfect
• has evidenced
  perfect
• am evidencing
  progressive
• are evidencing
  progressive
• is evidencing
  progressive
• have been evidencing
  perfect progressive
• has been evidencing
  perfect progressive

Past

• evidenced
  simple
• had evidenced
  perfect
• was evidencing
  progressive
• were evidencing
  progressive
• had been evidencing
  perfect progressive

Future

• will evidence
  simple
• will have evidenced
  perfect
• will be evidencing
  progressive
• will have been evidencing
  perfect progressive

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Etymology

Origin of evidence

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

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Explanation

Evidence is anything that can be used to prove something — like the evidence presented in a trial, or the trail of bread crumbs that is evidence of the path Hansel took through the woods. The word evidence is derived from the Latin ēvidēnt-, meaning "obvious." The word evidence shows up frequently in legal documents and dramas, because evidence is necessary proof in linking someone to a crime or crime scene. Evidence is used in many ways to show that something is true, as in "the chocolate stains around your mouth and the crumbs on the table are evidence that you ate the last of the brownies."

Example Sentences

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evidence evidences evidenced evidencing

Now there is evidence that this is increasingly happening in science.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

By analyzing brain activity over a wider period, the researchers found evidence that differences in face processing begin before this familiar signal appears.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

"HSBC is under pressure to bring costs down and while there is clear evidence of progress... the market is likely to keep management's feet to the fire," he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Howard Srebnick, a lawyer for Alon Alexander, told the judge that some evidence, such as friendly messages from accusers, cut against the verdict.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Was that evidence strong enough to back up my claim?

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

"I think it evidences the fact that there is an ongoing threat in respect of dissident republican activity," he said.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The “rush to seek death in this case evidences strong emotional reactions” by the Utah County Attorney’s Office and the prosecutor whose child attended Kirk’s talk, Robinson’s lawyers said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

So the bias that exists just really means that we have to be very careful in taking small steps to show evidences.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2025

“We as a nation have given numerous historical evidences for sheltering and rescuing Jewish people,” Ceku told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2022

Frazier says it was all destroyed, and this destruction evidences the terribleness of our capturers.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Others suggest he is an empty shell who will become whatever it takes to gain money and power, as evidenced by his constantly shifting attitudes about race and religion.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

The city is sick, as evidenced in photos of barren studio lots, burning trees and the boarded-up Cinerama Dome.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Purcell says there has been no evidenced play of the full game and theirs would be the first occasion.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

And millions can go toward a new home, of course, as evidenced by the San Francisco real-estate market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

As any modern parent knows, the baby-naming industry is booming, as evidenced by a proliferation of books, websites, and baby-name consultants.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

There are surely no memos to the file, emails, or letters to the client evidencing such advice in writing.

From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2023

This finding is backed by neuroimaging data, evidencing reduced connectivity between regions of the brain associated with self-awareness, pain and emotional processing.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2023

I am super proud that is evidencing itself today in our fulfillment margins and our gross margins, with all of these changes we made during what was the most difficult time we have ever had.

From The Verge ● Jul. 26, 2022

"Economic conditions are evidencing some signs of perhaps slowing somewhat down", said Mark Luschini, Chief Investment Strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott.

From Reuters ● Apr. 11, 2022

The line was to be completed by May 1, 1891, and the company was to deposit one million dollars as evidencing its ability to carry out the bargain.

From The Day of Sir John Macdonald A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion by Sir Joseph Pope

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