Word
corroborating
Phoneticscor·rob·o·rat·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kɝˈɑbɝˌeɪtɪŋ/
UK/kəɹˈɒbəɹˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
adj. giving extra proof that supports what someone else says or shows. You use it about evidence or stories that agree with each other.
adj. providing independent evidence or testimony that confirms or supports a statement, account, or finding. Typically placed before nouns such as 'evidence', 'testimony', or 'witness'.
Examples
“She shares corroborating photos that support his story.”
“The reporter looks for corroborating statements from two witnesses before publishing the article.”
“Without corroborating records from the hospital archive, the historian could not confirm whether the diary account described real events or embellished memories.”
Examples
simple
“She shares corroborating photos that support his story.”
contextual
“The reporter looks for corroborating statements from two witnesses before publishing the article.”
complex
“Without corroborating records from the hospital archive, the historian could not confirm whether the diary account described real events or embellished memories.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies, as in 'corroborating evidence' or 'corroborating testimony'.
Real-World Examples
“The subpoenas, he said Tuesday, provided corroborating evidence that Trump and his alleged co-conspirators sought to exploit the violence of the day by invoking it to try to further delay the congressional certification of Biden's win.” “Police said the operation followed cooperation with foreign intelligence agencies, but that investigators had found no evidence corroborating the initially reported threat, nor identified any suspects linked to criminal organisations.” “So he suggested that he and Zia, together with her school friends Wanda Hamidah and Mahima Eka, gather corroborating evidence to support her testimony.” “Photograph: courtesy of the family With no corroborating evidence, only a police investigation could assess the credibility of Sasha’s allegations.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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