evidence

noun
UK: /ˈevɪdəns/
US: /ˈevɪdəns/

  1. Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe something is true.

    1. Do you have evidence it was him? [ ] [ ]
    2. The police didn't find any evidence of a break-in at the property. [ ] [ ]

  2. Information used in a court of law to prove something.

    1. This photo is evidence of the crime. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer presented compelling evidence to support his client's alibi. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

indication testimony proof data sign
evidence verb

  1. To show or prove something with evidence.

    1. Can you evidence this claim at all? [ ] [ ]
    2. The study evidences a clear link between diet and heart health. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "evidence" in English means: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe something is true., Information used in a court of law to prove something..

The phonetic transcription of "evidence" is /ˈevɪdəns/ in British English and /ˈevɪdəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "evidence": indication, testimony, proof, data, sign.

Example usage of "evidence": "Do you have evidence it was him?". More examples on the page.