Evidence | Mean of evidence in English Dictionary

/ˈɛvədəns/

  • Noun
  • something which shows that something else exists or is true
    1. There is no evidence that these devices actually work.
    2. He has been unable to find evidence to support his theory.
    3. She first showed/gave evidence of her abilities [=she first showed her abilities] at an early age.
    4. Investigators could find no evidence linking him to the crime.
    5. He denies that he was involved, despite (abundant/ample) evidence to the contrary. [=despite evidence indicating that he was involved]
  • a visible sign of something
    1. They found many evidences of neglect.
  • material that is presented to a court of law to help find the truth about something
    1. The jury had a great deal of evidence to sort through before reaching a verdict.
    2. There is not a scrap/shred of evidence in her favor.
    3. circumstantial evidence
    4. Anything you say may be used as/in evidence against you.
    5. The letter was admitted in evidence. = (chiefly US) The letter was admitted into evidence. [=the letter was accepted by the court as evidence]
    6. You may be asked to give evidence [=testify] at the trial.
  • easily seen
    1. Her charm was very much in evidence throughout the meeting.
    2. Their former confidence is now nowhere in evidence. [=nowhere to be seen; entirely absent]
  • Verb
  • to offer or show evidence of (something)
    1. certificates evidencing stock ownership
    2. The effectiveness of the program is clearly evidenced [=shown] by the recent decrease in drug-related crimes throughout the city.
  • as is clearly shown by
    1. She has become known for the power of her writing, as (is) evidenced by the popularity of her new book.
    2. There clearly were settlements here, as evidenced by these remains.
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