evidence
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
There is no evidence of a mistake.
basic
Without solid evidence, the case won’t go to trial.
natural
The police found evidence at the scene.
basic
I need evidence to support my answer.
basic
Scientists are still looking for evidence of life on Mars.
natural
Do you have any evidence to back up your claim?
natural