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

Etymology

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.