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ev·i·dence  (v-dns)

n.

1. A thing or things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgment: The broken window was evidence that a burglary had taken place. Scientists weigh the evidence for and against a hypothesis.

2. Something indicative; an outward sign: evidence of grief on a mourner's face.

3. Law The documentary or oral statements and the material objects admissible as testimony in a court of law.

tr.v. ev·i·denced, ev·i·denc·ing, ev·i·denc·es

1. To indicate clearly; exemplify or prove.

2. To support by testimony; attest.

Idiom:

in evidence

1. Plainly visible; to be seen: It was early, and few pedestrians were in evidence on the city streets.

2. Law As legal evidence: submitted the photograph in evidence.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin videntia, from Latin vidns, vident-, obvious; see evident.]

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evidence

Noun

1. something which provides ground for belief or disbelief: there is no evidence that depression is inherited

2. Law matter produced before a court of law in an attempt to prove or disprove a point in issue

3. in evidence on display; apparent

Verb

[-dencing, -denced]

to show clearly; demonstrate: you evidenced no talent for music

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	evidence - your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling" grounds information - knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction probable cause - (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure; "a magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search the house" cogent evidence, proof - any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something; "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it" disproof, falsification, refutation - any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something track, trail, lead - evidence pointing to a possible solution; "the police are following a promising lead"; "the trail led straight to the perpetrator" symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease sign - (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease; "there were no signs of asphyxiation"
	2.	evidence - an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear" smoking gun - indisputable evidence (especially of a crime) clew, clue, cue - evidence that helps to solve a problem footprint evidence - evidence in the form of footprints; "there was footprint evidence that he had been at the scene of the crime" record - anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events; "the film provided a valuable record of stage techniques" testimonial, testimony - something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion" argument, statement - a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true" attestation - the evidence by which something is attested indicant, indication - something that serves to indicate or suggest; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease" identification - evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing
	3.	evidence - (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved info, information - a message received and understood exhibit - an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence testimony - a solemn statement made under oath corpus delicti - the body of evidence that constitute the offence; the objective proof that a crime has been committed (sometimes mistakenly thought to refer to the body of a homicide victim) direct evidence - evidence (usually the testimony of a witness) directly related to the fact in dispute circumstantial evidence, indirect evidence - evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute corroborating evidence - additional evidence or evidence of different kind that supports a proof already offered in a proceeding hearsay evidence - evidence based on what someone has told the witness and not of direct knowledge state's evidence - evidence for the prosecution in criminal proceedings law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
Verb	1.	evidence - provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness" attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate authenticate - establish the authenticity of something attest - establish or verify the usage of; "This word is not attested until 1993" reflect - give evidence of the quality of; "The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student" reflect - give evidence of a certain behavior; "His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him" notarise, notarize - authenticate as a notary; "We had to have the signature notarized" bear witness, evidence, testify, prove, show - provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence" condemn - demonstrate the guilt of (someone); "Her strange behavior condemned her"
	2.	evidence - provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence" bear witness, testify, prove, show law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" attest, certify, evidence, manifest, demonstrate - provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness" inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights" presume - constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food" abduce, adduce, cite - advance evidence for
	3.	evidence - give evidence; "he was telling on all his former colleague" tell inform - act as an informer; "She had informed on her own parents for years"

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evidence

noun 1. proof, grounds, data, demonstration, confirmation, verification, corroboration, authentication, substantiation

2. sign(s), mark, suggestion, trace, indication, token, manifestation

3. Law testimony, statement, witness, declaration, submission, affirmation, deposition, avowal, attestation, averment

verb 4. show, prove, reveal, display, indicate, witness, demonstrate, exhibit, manifest, signify, denote, testify to, evince

Translations

evidence [ˈɛvɪdəns] n (= proof) → prueba; [of witness] → testimonio (= facts); datos mpl; hechos mpl;

to give evidence → prestar declaración, dar testimonio

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evidence [ˈɛvɪdns] n (= proof) → preuve(s) f(pl) [of witness]; témoignage m (= sign);

to show evidence of → donner des signes de;

to give evidence → témoigner, déposer;

in evidence (= obvious) → en évidence; en vue

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evidence [ˈɛvɪdns] n → Beweis m;

(of witness) → Aussage f;

(sign, indication) → Zeichen nt, Spur f;

to give evidence → (als Zeuge) aussagen;

to show evidence of → zeigen;

in evidence → sichtbar

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evidence [ˈɛvɪdəns] n (= proof) → prova; [of witness] → testimonianza (= sign): to show evidence of → dare segni di;

to give evidence → deporre;

in evidence (= obvious) → in evidenza; in vista