Evidence: meaning, definitions and examples

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evidence

 

[ หˆษ›vษชdษ™ns ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Synonyms

confirmation, proof, testimony

Examples of usage

  • There is no evidence to support the theory.
  • The evidence presented in court was overwhelming.
Context #2 | Noun

scientific

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Synonyms

data, findings, results

Examples of usage

  • The scientist found evidence of a new species.
  • The evidence points towards a different conclusion.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To show or indicate through proof or example.

Synonyms

demonstrate, prove, show

Examples of usage

  • She was able to evidence her point with clear examples.
  • The research data evidences a strong correlation.

Translations

Translations of the word "evidence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น evidรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beweis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bukti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะบะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dowรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จผๆ‹  (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท preuve

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ evidencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanฤฑt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๊ฑฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู„ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลฏkaz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรดkaz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏๆฎ (zhรจngjรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dokaz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถnnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะปะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผbut

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ evidencia

Word origin

The word 'evidence' originated from the Latin word 'evidentia', meaning 'proof'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the concept of facts or information that support a belief or proposition. The importance of evidence in various fields such as law, science, and everyday reasoning has been recognized for centuries, with the credibility and reliability of evidence playing a crucial role in decision-making and establishing the truth.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #247, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.