Evidence Meaning in English
word
/ˈɛvədəns/
EV-uh-duhns
/ˈɛvɪdəns/
EV-i-duhns
Definition
Information or facts that show something is true or help to prove something, especially in a court or investigation.
Usage & Nuances
'Evidence' is uncountable when used generally ('There is no evidence.'), but can be countable in phrases like 'a piece of evidence.' In law, 'proof' is the result; 'evidence' is the material presented. Common collocations include 'present evidence', 'lack of evidence', and 'gather evidence'.
Spanish: evidencia - pruebaPortuguese (BR): evidência - provaPortuguese (PT): evidência - provaChinese (Simplified): 证据Chinese (Traditional): 證據Hindi: सबूत - प्रमाणArabic: دليل - إثباتBengali: প্রমাণ - সাক্ষ্যRussian: доказательство - свидетельствоJapanese: 証拠Vietnamese: bằng chứngKorean: 증거Turkish: delil - kanıtUrdu: ثبوت - شہادت (قانونی)Indonesian: bukti
Example Sentences
The police found evidence at the scene.
basic
I need evidence to support my answer.
basic
There is no evidence of a mistake.
basic
Without solid evidence, the case won’t go to trial.
natural
Scientists are still looking for evidence of life on Mars.
natural
Do you have any evidence to back up your claim?
natural