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EV-id-uh-ns/ˈevɪdəns/

Evidence is facts or information that support a claim. It is uncountable: some evidence, a piece of evidence — not “evidences” in this meaning. Proof is stronger: it settles the question. Evidence of / evidence that are the usual patterns. In court and science writing this word is everywhere.

Meaning

Facts or information that show something is true.

Examples

• “There is no evidence that the story is true.”
• “The police found no evidence of a break-in.”
• “We need stronger evidence before we decide.”

Good to know

uncountable. evidence of / that. Stronger: proof. Not “an evidence.”

Near in meaning

proof

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