evidence
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
evidences
plural
evidences
Britannica Dictionary definition of EVIDENCE
1
a
[noncount]
:
something which shows that something else exists or is true
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There is no evidence that these devices actually work.
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He has been unable to find evidence to support his theory.
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She first showed/gave evidence of her abilities [=she first showed her abilities] at an early age.
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Investigators could find no evidence linking him to the crime.
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He denies that he was involved, despite (abundant/ample) evidence to the contrary. [=despite evidence indicating that he was involved]
b
[count]
chiefly US, somewhat formal
:
a visible sign of something
— usually plural
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They found many evidences of neglect.
2
[noncount]
:
material that is presented to a court of law to help find the truth about something
—
see also state's evidence
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The jury had a great deal of evidence to sort through before reaching a verdict.
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There is not a scrap/shred of evidence in her favor.
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circumstantial evidence
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Anything you say may be used as/in evidence against you.
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The letter was admitted in evidence. = (chiefly US) The letter was admitted into evidence. [=the letter was accepted by the court as evidence]
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You may be asked to give evidence [=testify] at the trial.
in evidence
:
easily seen
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Her charm was very much in evidence throughout the meeting.
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Their former confidence is now nowhere in evidence. [=nowhere to be seen; entirely absent]
2
evidence
/ˈɛvədəns/
verb
evidences;
evidenced;
evidencing
2
evidence
/ˈɛvədəns/
verb
evidences;
evidenced;
evidencing
Britannica Dictionary definition of EVIDENCE
[+ object]
formal
:
to offer or show evidence of (something)
:
to show or indicate (something)
— often used as (be) evidenced
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certificates evidencing stock ownership
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The effectiveness of the program is clearly evidenced [=shown] by the recent decrease in drug-related crimes throughout the city.
as (is) evidenced by
:
as is clearly shown by
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She has become known for the power of her writing, as (is) evidenced by the popularity of her new book.
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There clearly were settlements here, as evidenced by these remains.
