evidence

4 definitions • 26 examples

facts, information, documents, etc. that give reason to believe that something is true:

evidence of The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder.

[ + to infinitive ] There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous.

[ + that ] Is there any scientific evidence that a person's character is reflected in their handwriting?

scientific evidence His concerns about food additives are backed up by scientific evidence.

give evidence Several experts are to give evidence on the subject.

circumstantial evidence There is only circumstantial evidence against her, so she is unlikely to be convicted.

documentary evidence Campaigners now have compelling documentary evidence of the human rights abuses that they had been alleging for several years.

fresh evidence Fresh evidence suggests that the statement had been fabricated.

forensic evidence The traces of petrol found on his clothing provided the forensic evidence proving that he had started the fire deliberately.

all the evidence All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.

growing evidence There is growing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer.

to provide evidence (= facts, information, etc. that give reasons for believing) that something is true or present:

They are required to have recognized qualifications and to evidence membership of a relevant professional body.

The huge improvement in our service is evidenced by recent customer surveys.

as evidenced by These emails are still circulating, as evidenced by my receiving one just this morning.

anything that helps to prove that something is or is not true:

These figures are being given as evidence of economic growth.

The FBI has found no evidence of a crime.

The weight of the evidence is against him.

Juries examine the evidence and decide on the basis of the facts.

objects, documents, official statements, etc. that are used to prove something is true or not true, especially for legal or insurance purposes:

evidence of/for sth Despite the claims, his insurance adjuster found no evidence of flood damage to his property.

evidence against sb The defendant was released after the prosecutor failed to produce enough evidence against him.

evidence that sth Is there any evidence that the employer has difficulty retaining staff?

give/provide/present evidence Contractors must provide evidence of valid permits before they may begin any work.

consider/examine/hear the evidence A jury has heard all the evidence in this case and rendered its decision.

false/circumstantial/conflicting evidence

admit/allow/accept evidence

growing/mounting/increasing evidence