evidence

[ ev-i-duhns ]

See synonyms for: evidence evidenced evidencing on Thesaurus.com

noun

that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof.
something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign: His flushed look was visible evidence of his fever.

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.

verb (used with object),ev·i·denced, ev·i·denc·ing.

to make evident or clear; show clearly; manifest: He evidenced his approval by promising his full support.
to support by evidence: He evidenced his accusation with incriminating letters.

Idioms about evidence

in evidence, plainly visible; conspicuous: The first signs of spring are in evidence.

Origin of evidence

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

synonym study For evidence

3. 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 words for evidence

3	information, deposition, affidavit
4	demonstrate

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Other words from evidence

coun·ter·ev·i·dence, noun
pre·ev·i·dence, noun
re·ev·i·dence, verb (used with object), re·ev·i·denced, re·ev·i·denc·ing.
su·per·ev·i·dence, noun
un·ev·i·denced, adjective
well-ev·i·denced, adjective

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How to use evidence in a sentence

There’s also additional evidence that masks protect the person wearing them from catching the disease.
That new study saying masks might not be effective? It has a few caveats. | Kate Baggaley | November 20, 2020 | Popular-Science
There’s also plenty of evidence that evolution is taking place now.
Scientists Say: Evolution | Bethany Brookshire | November 16, 2020 | Science News For Students
Already, there’s evidence that lockdowns and disruptions to health care in the last eight months have led to a drop-off in routine childhood vaccinations in the US and globally.
2019 was a terrible year for measles. 2021 could be much worse. | Julia Belluz | November 12, 2020 | Vox
So what we have instead is imperfect research evidence that’s mostly taken one of two approaches.
How risky is air travel in the pandemic? Here’s what the science says. | Brian Resnick | November 12, 2020 | Vox
This is good evidence that when a noise does bother us, it’s not necessarily the sound waves themselves.
Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439) | Stephen J. Dubner | November 12, 2020 | Freakonomics

These victories of the Catholics, slight in themselves, were powerful as evidencing the direction of governmental policies.
The War Upon Religion | Rev. Francis A. Cunningham
The presence of shells, evidencing an organic source of the material, has helped in the appeal to buyers.
Right Use of Lime in Soil Improvement | Alva Agee
Suddenly distant shots were heard far off to their left and rear, and deepening into a rumble, evidencing a warm engagement.
Bob Hampton of Placer | Randall Parrish
The self-evidencing experiences that maintain vital confidence in the spiritual life grow dim and unimperative.
The Meaning of Faith | Harry Emerson Fosdick
To join the chase was the first promotion to which the boy looked as evidencing his permanent release from the nursery.
Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of William H. F. Lee (A Representative from Virginia) | Various

British Dictionary definitions for evidence

evidence

/ (ˈɛvɪdəns) /

noun

ground for belief or disbelief; data on which to base proof or to establish truth or falsehood
a mark or sign that makes evident; indication: his pallor was evidence of ill health

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
turn queen's evidence, turn king's evidence or turn state's evidence (of an accomplice) to act as witness for the prosecution and testify against those associated with him in crime
in evidence on display; apparent; conspicuous: her new ring was in evidence

verb(tr)

to make evident; show clearly
to give proof of or evidence for

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Other Idioms and Phrases with evidence

evidence

see in evidence; much in evidence.

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