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noun | verb evidenceevidence1 /ˈɛvədəns/ ●●○ S3 W3 AWL noun verbs► have evidence Do you have any evidence that he took the money? ► see evidence If he was unhappy, we saw little evidence of it. ► find evidence (also obtain evidence formal) The authorities failed to obtain enough evidence to convict him. ► gather/collect evidence Police experts are still collecting evidence at the scene of the crime. ► look/search for evidence The investigation will look for evidence of financial wrongdoing. ► destroy evidence Jones burned the letters in an attempt to destroy the evidence. ► hide evidence She mopped up the blood and scrubbed the walls to hide the evidence. ► tamper with evidence (=deliberately change or destroy evidence) Tampering with evidence is a crime. ► plant evidence (=deliberately put evidence somewhere to make someone look guilty) He claims the evidence was planted there by the police. ► produce evidence (=for a court case) The prosecution failed to produce any evidence to prove the charges. ► give/provide evidence (also present evidence formal) Ms. White has agreed to give evidence at the trial. The book presents clear evidence that the Romans did not build the temple. ► consider/examine/study the evidence Having considered all the evidence, the jury found him not guilty. ► evidence shows/indicates/suggests etc. something The evidence indicates that oceans once covered the area. ► evidence supports something The evidence supports the view that the climate is changing. adjectives► good/clear/strong evidence There is clear evidence that smoking causes heart disease. ► hard evidence (=very clear evidence which proves that something is true) Is there any hard evidence to show that this program will improve students’ test scores? ► available evidence All available evidence points to his guilt. ► fresh evidence (=new evidence) The police say they may have found fresh evidence that proves Armstrong was at the scene of the crime. ► medical/scientific evidence There isn’t any medical evidence to show the drug is effective against cancer. ► credible/reliable evidence (=evidence that people can trust or believe) Do you think their evidence is reliable? ► flimsy evidence (=not good enough to make you believe something) Their conclusions are drawn from some very flimsy evidence. ► convincing/compelling evidence (=evidence that makes you feel sure that something is true) The data provides compelling evidence that the climate is changing. ► overwhelming evidence (=when there is so much evidence that you are sure that something is true) The evidence against him was overwhelming. ► conclusive/irrefutable/incontrovertible evidence (=very strong evidence which cannot be disproved) We need irrefutable evidence before making an arrest. ► conflicting evidence (=pieces of evidence that support different conclusions) With so much conflicting evidence, it’s almost impossible to make a decision. ► circumstantial evidence (=evidence that makes something seem likely, but does not prove it) His lawyer claims the case against him is based solely on circumstantial evidence. ► physical evidence (=evidence that you can see and touch) There was no physical evidence that proved he had been in the house. ► anecdotal evidence (=based on what people say, rather than on facts) Anecdotal evidence suggests that gang-related violence is on the increase. ► empirical evidence (=based on scientific testing or practical experience) Where is the empirical evidence to back up these claims? ► incriminating evidence (=making someone seem guilty of a crime) The robbers were careful not to leave any incriminating evidence behind. nouns + evidence► DNA evidence (=evidence that contains someone’s DNA) DNA evidence indicated that another man was the attacker. THESAURUS facts or details that tell you something about a situation, person, event, etc.► information facts or details that tell you something about a situation, person, event, etc.: I need more information before I make a decision. The information was correct. ► fact a piece of information that you can show to be true: Here’s a weird fact – cats have 32 muscles in each ear. ► detail a small piece of information about something, which tells you exactly what it is like: We cannot discuss any of the details of the case before the trial. ► data facts, numbers, and other information that have been collected and stored, especially on a computer. Used especially when writing about technical or scientific subjects: The data is entered into a spreadsheet. ► material information that you use when you write something such as a book, report, movie, play, etc.: He is collecting material for a novel about life in Harlem in the 1920s. ► evidence information, objects, etc. that are used to prove that something is true: The prosecutors are presenting their evidence in court today. ► statistics a set of numbers that represent facts or measurements: The crime statistics show that robberies are increasing, but murders are not. facts, information, documents, etc. that prove something is true► proof facts, information, documents, etc. that prove something is true: Immigrants must be able to show proof of residency. If we wait for conclusive proof of global warming, it may be too late to avoid it. ► evidence facts or things that you see, hear, or learn that make you believe something exists or is true: There is no evidence that Vitamin C actually prevents colds. ► documentation official documents or written reports that prove that something is true or correct: Keep your receipts as documentation of your purchases. ► confirmation proof that makes you sure that something is true or correct: The deal is confirmation that the two sides can work together if they want to. shows something is true► sign an event, fact, etc. that shows that something is happening or will happen, or that something is true or exists: There were signs of a struggle – several chairs were knocked over. Police found no sign of forced entry. ► indication indication means the same as sign but sounds more formal: He gave no indication that he saw me. ► indicator a sign that people look for and can recognize which tells them what is happening or is true: New home sales are used as an indicator of how well the economy is doing. ► evidence facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true: The warm breeze is evidence that spring is on its way. ► signal a sign that tells someone to take action or warns someone about something: My mother called me by my full name, always a signal that she was angry. ► symptom a sign that an illness or problem exists: Seizures are a common symptom of the disease. Rising unemployment rates are a symptom of the bad economy. ► mark a sign, especially that you respect or honor someone: People stood in silence as a mark of respect. ► trace a very small sign that a particular situation exists or is true: There was not a trace of sadness in his voice. 1[uncountable] facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something exists or is true: evidence of At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.evidence for There is some evidence for this theory (=in support of it).evidence (that) Is there evidence that the treatment works? You will need to provide evidence of your citizenship. The study produced one interesting piece of evidence. The scientific evidence is convincing.► see thesaurus at information, proof1, sign12[uncountable] law information, statements, and objects that are given in a court of law in order to prove that someone is guilty or not guilty: The new evidence helped to convict Hayes of murder.evidence against Police had no evidence against her. He refused to give evidence at the trial.3be in evidence formal to be present and easily seen or noticed: The police were very much in evidence at the protest. → see also state's evidenceCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbshave evidence Do you have any evidence that he took the money?see evidence If he was unhappy, we saw little evidence of it.find evidence (also obtain evidence formal) The authorities failed to obtain enough evidence to convict him.gather/collect evidence Police experts are still collecting evidence at the scene of the crime.look/search for evidence The investigation will look for evidence of financial wrongdoing.destroy evidence Jones burned the letters in an attempt to destroy the evidence.hide evidence She mopped up the blood and scrubbed the walls to hide the evidence.tamper with evidence (=deliberately change or destroy evidence) Tampering with evidence is a crime.plant evidence (=deliberately put evidence somewhere to make someone look guilty) He claims the evidence was planted there by the police.produce evidence (=for a court case) The prosecution failed to produce any evidence to prove the charges.give/provide evidence (also present evidence formal) Ms. White has agreed to give evidence at the trial. The book presents clear evidence that the Romans did not build the temple.consider/examine/study the evidence Having considered all the evidence, the jury found him not guilty.evidence shows/indicates/suggests etc. something The evidence indicates that oceans once covered the area.evidence supports something The evidence supports the view that the climate is changing.adjectivesgood/clear/strong evidence There is clear evidence that smoking causes heart disease.hard evidence (=very clear evidence which proves that something is true) Is there any hard evidence to show that this program will improve students’ test scores?available evidence All available evidence points to his guilt.fresh evidence (=new evidence) The police say they may have found fresh evidence that proves Armstrong was at the scene of the crime.medical/scientific evidence There isn’t any medical evidence to show the drug is effective against cancer.credible/reliable evidence (=evidence that people can trust or believe) Do you think their evidence is reliable?flimsy evidence (=not good enough to make you believe something) Their conclusions are drawn from some very flimsy evidence.convincing/compelling evidence (=evidence that makes you feel sure that something is true) The data provides compelling evidence that the climate is changing.overwhelming evidence (=when there is so much evidence that you are sure that something is true) The evidence against him was overwhelming.conclusive/irrefutable/incontrovertible evidence (=very strong evidence which cannot be disproved) We need irrefutable evidence before making an arrest.conflicting evidence (=pieces of evidence that support different conclusions) With so much conflicting evidence, it’s almost impossible to make a decision.circumstantial evidence (=evidence that makes something seem likely, but does not prove it) His lawyer claims the case against him is based solely on circumstantial evidence.physical evidence (=evidence that you can see and touch) There was no physical evidence that proved he had been in the house.anecdotal evidence (=based on what people say, rather than on facts) Anecdotal evidence suggests that gang-related violence is on the increase.empirical evidence (=based on scientific testing or practical experience) Where is the empirical evidence to back up these claims?incriminating evidence (=making someone seem guilty of a crime) The robbers were careful not to leave any incriminating evidence behind.nouns + evidenceDNA evidence (=evidence that contains someone’s DNA) DNA evidence indicated that another man was the attacker. noun | verb evidenceevidence2 AWL verb [transitive usually passive] formal ► as evidenced by The volcano is still active, as evidenced by the recent eruption. to show that something exists or is true: The volcano is still active, as evidenced by the recent eruption. |