evidence
/ˈɛvəɾəns/ · e·vi·dence
noun
- Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion. There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier.
- Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial. The prosecution presented a wealth of evidence to the jury.
- One who bears witness. The eyewitness was called to testify as evidence of the crime.
verb
- To provide evidence for, or suggest the truth of. Her furious expression evidenced her anger.
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Did you know? The word 'evidence' has been used in various forms since the 14th century, with its earliest recorded use in Middle English.