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evidence

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɛvədəns// UK //ˈɛvɪdəns// ev·i·dence General-service

n. facts, signs, or objects that make you believe something is true. You use this to prove a point or show that a crime happened.

n. the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. Often used in legal or scientific contexts to support a claim.


SIMPLE

The police found evidence of the crime.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers are looking for scientific evidence to prove that the new medicine is safe for everyone.

COMPLEX

The prosecution presented compelling forensic evidence, including DNA samples and security footage, to establish the defendant's presence at the scene during the time of the incident.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English evidence, from Old French [Term?], from Latin evidentia (“clearness, in Late Latin a proof”), from evidens (“clear, evident”); see evident.

Usage

The noun is uncountable; do not use 'an evidence' or 'evidences'. Use 'a piece of evidence' or 'some evidence' instead.

Pitfall

The lawyer showed many evidences.The lawyer showed a lot of evidence.Evidence is uncountable in English, even when referring to multiple individual items or facts.

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