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evidence
noun uncountable UK /ˈevɪd(ə)ns/ 1 facts or physical signs that help to prove somethingEvidence shows that global warming is definitely occurring. The panel gathered evidence for 10 months before submitting its report evidence of: Doctors found no evidence of infection. evidence that: There is some evidence that the economy is improving. evidence for/in support of/in favour of: evidence for the existence of life on other planets Synonyms and related words
Adjectives frequently used with evidence ▪ anecdotal, available, clear, compelling, conclusive, convincing, credible, documentary, empirical, hard, incontrovertible, irrefutable, overwhelming, scientific, strong, supporting
2 facts, statements, or objects that help to prove whether or not someone has committed a crimeThe police didn’t have enough evidence to convict him. They destroyed the evidence by flushing it down the toilet. It’s vital to start gathering evidence for your claim as quickly as possible. hard evidence (=definite evidence): They are reluctant to prosecute without any hard evidence. Synonyms and related words
Crime detection and prevention agent provocateur all-points bulletin APB 2a things that witnesses say in a court of law when they answer questionsIn his evidence, he said that he had never met Mr Jones. give evidence: Kemp was never called to give evidence. Synonyms and related words
Parts of trials affirmation appearance be on/under oath
Adjectives frequently used with evidence ▪ admissible, circumstantial, conclusive, incriminating, sufficient, supporting Verbs frequently used with evidence as the object ▪ collect, destroy, gather, produce
evidence
noun uncountable US /ˈevɪdəns/ 1 facts or physical signs that help to prove somethingEvidence shows that global warming is definitely occurring. Evidence is gathered by pupils and built into a portfolio of achievement. evidence of: Doctors found no evidence of infection. evidence that: There is some evidence that the economy is improving. evidence for/in support of/in favor of: evidence for the existence of life on other planets Synonyms and related words
Adjectives frequently used with evidence ▪ anecdotal, available, clear, compelling, conclusive, convincing, credible, documentary, empirical, hard, incontrovertible, irrefutable, overwhelming, scientific, strong, supporting
2 facts, statements, or objects that help to prove whether or not someone has committed a crimeThe police didn’t have enough evidence to convict him. They destroyed the evidence by flushing it down the toilet. gather evidence: Police investigators are still gathering evidence at the scene. hard evidence (=definite evidence): They are reluctant to prosecute without any hard evidence. Synonyms and related words
Crime detection and prevention agent provocateur all-points bulletin Amber alert 2a things that witnesses say in a court of law when they answer questionsIn his evidence, he said that he had never met Mr. Jones. give evidence: Kemp was never called to give evidence. Synonyms and related words
Parts of trials appearance be under/on oath case
Adjectives frequently used with evidence ▪ admissible, circumstantial, conclusive, incriminating, sufficient, supporting Verbs frequently used with evidence as the object ▪ collect, destroy, gather, produce
evidence1 to be or show evidence ofThat it has been populated from prehistoric times is evidenced by the remains of Neolithic buildings. Submitted by: Cado from Viet Nam on 14/06/2016
evidence1 to be or show evidence ofThat it has been populated from prehistoric times is evidenced by the remains of Neolithic buildings. Submitted by: Cado from Viet Nam on 14/06/2016
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